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- Chicago Sun Times, October 3, 2014
Evelyn M. (Bassett) Echols
Echols, Evelyn M. (nee Bassett) 99, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Beloved wife of the late David; loving stepmother of the late Bill Echols and Susan Echols O'Donnell; dear sister of Gloria Bassett White and Robert Bassett; adoring grandmother of 4 and caring great-grandmother of 4; an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Evelyn will always be known as "One of America's First Highly Successful Women Entrepreneurs". She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 6th, at Holy Name Cathedral Church, 730 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Mass 10:00 a.m. Private Inurnment at Family Plot in Tonica, Illinois. Donations can be made in memory of Evelyn to The Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 No. Lakewood, Chicago, Illinois 60614. For more information, please call 773-561-6874, or to leave a guestbook message, please visit DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com.
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