Evelyn Traxler

Evelyn “Tizzy” Louise Traxler, 98, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Arthur Home, Arthur, IL.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at La Place Church of the Brethren, La Place, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in La Place Cemetery, La Place, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.Evelyn was born June 23, 1923 in Decatur, the daughter of Arthur Harold and Pearl Luella (Scroll) Tohill. She married Louis Hirsch and he preceded her in death in 1999. She later married Ralph Traxler in 2000 and he preceded her in death in 2020. Evelyn was the Postmaster for 50 years at the La Place Post Office and a hairdresser for 10 years. She enjoyed knitting, volunteering at St. Mary’s, spoiling the grandchildren and traveling. She attended La Place Church of the Brethren most of her life.Evelyn is survived by her daughter Kay Vanmatre; grandchildren Alicia Brown (Jason), Brett Matthew Hirsch, James Vanmatre (Donna), Bob Vanmatre (Tracy), Tom Vanmatre (Lori); 13 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her first husband Louis Hirsch, husband Ralph Traxler, son Richard Allen, son-in-law James Vanmatre, one great grandson and one great great grandson.Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com