Evelyn Kollaritsch, 90, formerly of Mt. Prospect, IL, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020 in Greeley, CO. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of fourteen years, Robert Kollaritsch, as well as siblings Trudy Lang, Cele Smentek, Edward Szabela and partner of many years, Richard Froehlicher. Her surviving nieces, nephews and their families, as well as Richard’s family will miss her terribly.
Evelyn was born November 1, 1929 in Chicago. She loved to listen to music and dance, and served as an administrative assistant at a Downtown law firm for forty years. After her husband's death, she met Richard and they spent many happy years together. They enjoyed the Renaissance Faire, antique shopping and spending time in both Colorado and Illinois with family and friends. She loved her flower garden, finding designer bargains and her dogs, Molly, Max and Scooby. Eve loved to laugh, had a beautiful smile, compassionate, dancing eyes and spunky disposition. After Richard's death in 2002, she moved to Greeley, CO to be close to her sister, Trudy and her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 794 Pearson St., Des Plaines, IL, followed by burial at Ridgewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Des Plaines, and Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Justice, IL.
For those who would like to view the livestream of the services on Saturday, October 24 may do so by clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/wdhw7ur
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