Evelyn Rose, nee Elliott, Degen formerly of Mt. Greenwood. Born into eternity on October 9, 2016 at age 95. Beloved wife of the late Charles Richard Degen; devoted mother of Judy (Lenny) DeVries, Richard (Joy) Degen, Dennis (Marilyn) Degen, Gregg (Emma) Degen and Sue (Al) Moss; cherished grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of many. Predeceased by her dear parents, Alfred John Elliott of Croyden Surrey, England and Rosina Roberts Elliott of Chicago and her brother, Robert Elliott. Visitation Wednesday, October 12, 4 pm - 8 pm. Funeral service Thursday, October 13, 11:30 am at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL. Interment, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood at 2 pm. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.
