Frances (Kiesler) Eveslage

Frances (Kiesler) Eveslage, 93, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Frances enjoyed sewing and gardening. She had a passion for cooking and will be remembered for her delicious Springerle cookies. Frances was a member at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church where she was active in many church activities, including Christian Mothers and being a Eucharistic minister.

She was born on July 24, 1926, on a farm near Palmyra, Indiana, to the late Charles and Pearl (Brockman) Kiesler. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Eveslage; sister, Wilma Ott; brothers, Glen and Dale Kiesler; and great-grandchild, Malachi Lopez.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Jane (Randy) Byrd; son, James (Lynda) Eveslage; son, Donald (Pam) Eveslage; grandchildren, Shanda Ross, Aaron Kaiser, Janelle Lopez, Krista Coats, Alisha Kaiser, and Tyler, Andrew, Braxton, and Emma Eveslage; 13 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul (Elizabeth) Kiesler and Marvin (Juanita) Kiesler; and sisters, Jean (Cletus) Dethy and Martha Cox.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Frances' memory can be made to the church or the Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana (315 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243).

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