Evelyn P. Zeutzius

Evelyn P. Zeutzius, 97, of Kingsford, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Manorcare Nursing Home in Kingsford. She was born on September 13, 1918 in Rice Lake, WI, daughter of the late Morton and Elsie (Albee) Hurlburt. Evelyn grew up in Iron Mountain and was a 1937 graduate of Iron Mountain High School. After high school, Evelyn worked as a secretary for Von Platen Fox Lumber Co. and participated in the war production board during World War II. After the closing of Von Platen Fox, she opened the Hob Nob Restaurant and operated it from 1941-1947. Evelyn married Lyle Zeutzius in 1948. She also worked at Kimberly-Clark Corp. in Norway until 1952. Evelyn moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1957 and returned to this area in 1976. Upon returning to Iron Mountain, she worked at Fugere Bros. in Iron Mountain until the store closed in 1990. Evelyn was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, sang in the church choir and was part of the Lydia Circle. She also belonged to the Business and Professional Womens club and served on the Iron Mountain Housing Commission for several years. Evelyn volunteered at the Iron Mountain Senior Citizens Center and led bus trips to the casino for several years. She and her husband Lyle were charter members of the Dickinson Co. Pilots Assoc. Evelyn is survived by her son, Alan (Deborah) Zeutzius of Edgewood, New Mexico; her daughter Sally Verley of Kingsford; grandchildren, Ben Verley, Matt (Megan) Verley, Will (Ashton) Verley, Jennifer Zeutzius, Melanie (Chris) Moorman, Kristin (Jak Bailey) Zehnder and Weston (Leah) Zehnder; great grandchildren, Makaya, Josie, Linden, Terry, Laura, Elizabeth, Kayla, Ayden, Aaron, Olivia, Madison, Mabel and Weston. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Jim Walker. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. Memorial services will follow at 12:00 noon at the church Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Rev. Geri Hamlen will officiate. Condolences to the family of Evelyn Zeutzius may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Evelyn P. Zeutzius

September 13, 1918 - August 21, 2016