Evelyn M. Hockemeyer

Evelyn M. Hockemeyer, 96, of Midland, Michigan passed happily into the arms of Jesus with family at her side, on January 5, 2013.

Evelyn was born in Detroit, MI, on May 29, 1916 to August and Clara (Kaschefsky) Draves. Evelyn was one of 10 children. As a young girl she loved school and was very proud of winning a statewide spelling bee when she was in elementary school. Evelyn moved to Midland with her parents and siblings when her father retired from Ford Motor. She met her future husband, Elmer W. Hockemeyer and they were married on January 6, 1934 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Midland. Evelyn's early married life was spent as a farm wife helping her husband run their farm in Midland. She was the proud mother of five children. Her family was very important to her and they spent many fun times with her siblings and their children. She loved flowers and spent her free time in her garden and reading. She and Elmer moved to Zephyrhills, FL upon his retirement and she lived there until she moved back to Michigan in 1991. In 1993 she moved to Riverside Apartments in Midland and in 2006 moved to Pine Crest Farms, also in Midland until her death. Evelyn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed by all.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Elmer, daughters, Leona and Carolyn and son, Alan. Also preceding her were brothers, Howard and Fenton and sisters, Norma, Phyllis, Maida and Marvel.
She is survived by sons, Larry (Barbara) and Robert (Dollie); grandchildren, Debi (Brad), Troy (Linda) and Demara (Jim); Siblings Roy Draves, Milton Draves and Dolores Lemke. 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 11, 2013 from the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home with Pastor Don Calvin of Freeland Assembly of God officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00 pm until the time of service. Personal messages of condolence to the family may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com