Evelyn L. Toohey

Evelyn Louise Toohey, the daughter of Walter and Alma (Weiss) Niemeyer, was born June 13, 1940, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, She attended Deer Creek Lutheran School and graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1957. After her schooling, she worked at Sisson Nursing Home in Humboldt, Iowa. On September 9, 1961, Evelyn was united in marriage to Monte Toohey in Livermore. They lived and raised their family near LuVerne, Iowa. She later worked at the LuVerne Post Office and the LuVerne Public Library, where she especially enjoyed the children's programs. Evelyn was a farming partner with Monte, Monte Bill and Patrick. She was also a 4-H leader, was active in her church, and taught CCD. She enjoyed gardening, canning, growing flowers, sewing, cake decorating, and following her kids and grandkids in their activities. She especially loved the large family gatherings at the farm. She loved her little dog, Zeb, who was her companion during her cancer battle. Evelyn was simply the glue that kept the family together. Evelyn died Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. She was 76. She is survived by her husband, Monte of LuVerne; children, Theresa ...[more]

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ke) Reardon of Spencer; Vern (Laura) Toohey of Clear Lake; Monte Bill Toohey of LuVerne; Patrick (Anna) Toohey of Humboldt; LeRoy (Jodie) Toohey of Davenport; grandchildren, Chris (Manasi), Nick, Patrick, Kaitlea, Riley, Ashley, Joe, and Alyson; great-grandchildren, Cayla and Claire; brother, Tim Niemeyer of Ames; sisters-in-law, Beth Carroll of LuVerne; Mary (George) Berte of Scottsdale, AZ; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Scott and Todd Toohey; brother, Paul Niemeyer; parents-in-law, Vernon and Helen Toohey; brother-in-law, Tom Carroll; sister-in-law, Mary Niemeyer and nephew, Brian Berte.