Obituary of Evelyn Bohrer

Evelyn C. Bohrer (nee Harris) Age 83. Late of Plainfield, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born March 22, 1932 in Chicago to the late Stanley and Emma (nee Caswell) Harris. A retired secretary for the Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline Company in Joliet. Moving to Plainfield as a child, she was a lifelong resident of the village. Survived by two stepsons, Michael (Marcia) Bohrer of Joliet and Mark (Deborah) Bohrer of Long Island, NY; three grandchildren, Matthew (Amanda), Meghan (Christopher) Sheridan and Harrison Bohrer; three great-grandchildren, Julia Bohrer of Plainfield and Grant and Weston Bohrer of Maumee, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and great grand-nieces and nephews. Also close to her heart were many friends at the SharonChurch in Plainfeld, her friends at 1st Assembly Church in Joliet, and her dear friends at Heritage Woods of Plainfield on Van Dyke Road. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald (1979); her parents; and two brothers, Paul (Lucylle) Harris and John "Baldy" (Ila) Harris. Evelyn requested her remains be donated to the Illinois Anatomical Gift Association for medical research. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Sharon United Methodist Church in Plainfield. Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. For information (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com