Evelyn Elizabeth Winkler

Private family graveside services for Evelyn Elizabeth Winkler, 86, Wamego, will be at a later date. Miss Winkler died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center in Wamego. She was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Paola, the daughter of Garrett and Eleanor Roberts Winkler. She attended the Paola schools and graduated from Paola High School in 1937 as an honor student. She graduated from Cottey College in Nevada, Mo., in 1939 and attended St. Mary’s Hospital nursing program. Miss Winkler became a registered nurse in 1942. After her retirement she did volunteer work with Cancer Action in Kansas City, Kan.Survivors include a brother, Wendell D. Winkler, and four nieces.Wilson & Son Funeral Home in Paola is in charge of arrangements.