Eva Louise Connor , “gaag”, age 87, of Webster, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home.
Eva was born on November 1, 1930 in Danbury, WI, to parents, Hattie (Cloud) and Charles Cadotte. She attended Danbury schools.
Eva was a longtime employee at the Tribal Health Clinic beginning as the Community Health Rep and later to Maternal Child Health WIC specialist for 48 years.
Eva enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and fishing. She was also an avid runner, having participated in over 13 marathons. She was a devoted Wisconsin Packers football fan. Above all else, Eva loved being with her family and was known for always giving gifts, as her favorite holiday was Christmas. She will be deeply missed.
Preceding Eva in death are her parents; first husband, James Staples; second husband, Eugene Connor; brothers, Ivan Cadotte, John Cadotte and 1 infant brother; sisters: Dolly Larofier, Ellen Bault, Martha Gminier, Jessie Lunsman, Bernice “Bunny” Springer; sons, James Staples and Vance Staples; daughter, Gwendolyn Mihaly; and great-grandsons, Dylan Nelson and Uriah Yerke.
Eva is survived by her children: Cynthia (Dean) Daniels, Dennis Staples, Maxine Holmes, Jan (Doug) Todd, Perry (Annette) Staples, Jennifer Smith and Heidi (Curt Sr.) Rand; sisters, Stella Abbott and Bernice “Hon” Tourtillote; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm, with prayer service beginning at 7:30pm, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 11:00am (visitation from 10:00am-11:00am) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster. Interment will be held following the service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Webster.
Pallbearers are: Curt Rand Jr., Billy Daniels, Caleb Rand, Justice Gutting, Michael Staples and Matthew Daniels. Honorary Pallbearers are: Jay Emery, Duane Emery, Lewis Taylor, Larry Rand and Gary Kmiecik.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com