Evelyn Elaine Ziehm

Evelyn Elaine (Devereaux) Ziehm, born on June 28, 1929, passed away of natural causes on October 31, 2022, in her home in Gagetown, Michigan, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Ziehm, sister Lois [Devereaux] Schweitzer and parents; Mildred and Deuell Devereaux of Durand. She is survived by her four children, eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. These include her son Larry Ziehm, wife Virginia and children, Danette, Chris, Kaylene and their families; her daughter Sandy [Ziehm] Kurzer, husband Scott and children, Alister, Karie, Gregory and their families; her son Ronald Ziehm, wife Leigh and their children, Grace, William and Chloe; her daughter Lori [Ziehm] Strathdee, husband Walt and their children, Catherine and Alexander. She is also survived by sister-in-law Georgia [Ziehm] Condon and her children, Kelley and Tracy; her nephew David Schweitzer and family, and her niece Elaine [Schweitzer] Chaille, husband Brian, and son's Gabriel and Christian. Evelyn is a former graduate of Corunna High School 1948, and a Michigan State College Graduate, 1952, completing a Bachelor degree of Fine Arts in Home Economics. She was formally employed as a teenager working with POWs in a local Corunna canning factory, as a telephone representative for Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Lansing, Michigan and later, for the Mountain States Telegraph and Telephone Company in Denver, Colorado. She also served as a substitute school teacher for three local school districts. Evelyn loved working with young people and had a strong desire to give back, she served as a Girl Scout leader, and on the Mitten Bay Girl Scout Council, and volunteered for the Childhood Literacy Reading Program, member of Shiawassee Co. Historical Society, and active in several local civic groups. Evelyn's love for the world led both her and her husband into welcoming students into their home from all over the world. This included exchange students Luz Maria Vales Lara from Mexico, and Ami Ivarsson from Sweden, along with students from Brazil, Japan, Switzerland, Peru and Venezuela. She will be missed by many. It was Evelyns wishes to be cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro. Evelyns family will be present to receive visitors on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of 1:00 p.m. memorial service. Private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Compassus Hospice of Cass City and Cass City Rawson Memorial Library Childhood Literacy Program, 6495 Pine St., Cass City, Michigan 48726. Service Information In keeping with Evelyn's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service and visitation to honor Evelyn's life is being planned and the date will be announced as it becomes available in the next few weeks. Cemetery Information Private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery.