Evelyn Simon
October 15, 1931 - February 8, 2024
Evelyn T. Simon, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Evelyn was born on October 15, 1931, in Webster, Rice County, to Frank and Agnes (Trenda) Rezac. She graduated from New Prague High School and married John M. Simon on June 2, 1951, in Norfolk, VA. John and Evelyn owned and operated Simon’s Bar but in addition, Evelyn worked as a nursing assistant at Queen of Peace Hospital and Mala Strana Nursing Home. Evelyn was a woman of deep faith, humility, and the epitome of service. She was involved with mission work, especially with the Prior Lake Retreat Center and Dorothy Day Center but many others as well. Evelyn had a golden heart, the first one to volunteer assistance, dedicated to caring for others, and willing to give whatever she had that might be needed. She made friends easily and was a favorite wherever she lived, with her quiet conversations and gentle smile. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and especially cooking. Her family was her greatest joy and any time spent with them filled her heart. Her kindness, willingness to visit, and her gentle smile will be missed by all who knew her.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Brenda (Karl) Koenig of Deer River, Charles (Beverly) Simon of San Clemente, CA, Colleen (Peter) Russell of Duluth, Pamela (David) Tietz of New Prague; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Camilla Docken of Northfield and Lawrence (Bernice) Rezac of Webster. She is preceded in death by her husband, John on September 26, 2009; son, Philip; parents; brothers, Charles and Frank Rezac; sisters, Julia Splichal and Hattie Adamek.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Kevin Clinton officiating. Mass will be live-streamed on npcatholic.org. Visitation will be held at church from 9-10 before Mass. Burial will occur at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery followed by lunch at the New Prague Golf Club.
Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
I am so sorry for your loss! She was an amazing woman. May you find peace in your beautiful memories.
What a lovely lady. She will be missed. I always enjoyed talking with her. What a wonderful legacy she has in her beautiful family.
Pam and David, I just saw this on Facebook and I’m sorry I’m late in extending my sympathies. It’s always hard to lose a mother and a grandma.
Much sympathy on your loss. I remember Evelyn and her young family as next door neighbors on Lexington Ave. She also was of such caring assistance to me at Queen of Peace after the birth of my 3rd child. Rest in Peace lovely lady.
My condolences to the Simon family on the loss of your sweet, caring mother. I can remember so well several days in third grade,1960, leaving St. Wenceslaus school over the noon hour with their oldest daughter, Brenda, to walk to her house where Evelyn would take time out of her busy day to tutor us on our multiplication tables and how to make change. She was one of the sweetest, most patient women I had ever met.
My Condolences to all of the Simon Family. Evelyn is such a great Lady. She will truely be missed. RIP Evelyn
My condolences to Evelyn’s family. She was such a kind, sweet, and fun person! I will always remember her.
My deepest sympathy to Evelyn’s family. I so enjoyed all my wonderful moments with her. She had a way of making you feel at home. She will be deeply missed.
A very faith-filled wonderful lady.
I was wonderful to know her!
She was such an incredibly caring soul. I’m so, so sorry for your loss. But the 2 Evies are surely visiting again!
Our sympathy to Evelyn’s family. She was an example to all of us on living a good life, full of a good work ethic, joy in family, and kindness to everyone she met. Rest well, good and faithful servant.
She was an angel on earth to many of us… Now she has gotten her wings.
Our deepest sympathy to Evie’s family. She was a classy lady and always had a smile for you or a little conversation. Our prayers are with you as you carry her legacy on. RIP Evie – Heaven received a beautiful angel.
Our deepest condolences. Bless Evie for the care she gave to her family and others. Her legacy will live on~
She alway treated everyone fair loved to talk to her at the bar
Evelyn was such a kind and caring person with a huge heart. She will b greatly missed by her family and many many friends. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. I will miss u my dear friend. Love u my dear Evie.
Evelyn may be gone but a lot of memories will always be with me. What a wonderful and caring person!
My sympathy to all. Evie always had a smile for everyone. An angel now in heaven. Rest in peace Evie.
Evelyn was such a kind, friendly lady! May she rest in the peace she so deserves. Condolences to her family.
Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed talking to her when they owned the bar. RIP Evie.
Rest in peace dear Evie.
Heaven gained a true angel! She touched so many souls.