Evelyn Grace Colhouer, 86, of Holton, KS, passed away October 2, 2020 at The Pines in Holton. She was born March 26, 1934 in Wetmore, KS, the daughter of John Wesley Bontrager and Edna Lenora Porter.

          Evelyn graduated from Holton High School in 1952. She worked many years at American Savings in Holton; retiring as Branch Manager.

          She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Alpha Circle, Banner Grange, Holton Business Women and Holton Country Club.

          Evelyn married Ivan Eugene Colhouer on September 20, 1953 in Holton. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1999, after 46 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert W. “Bob” Colhouer; 3 sisters, Thelma Lewman, Faye Bohnenkemper and Vivian McCauley and 6 brothers, Donald, Claude, Harry, Roy, Clayton and Robert Bontrager.

          Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Brock (Clint) of Holton, KS; 2 granddaughters, Nikki Brock and Makayla Slocum (Lane); 3 grandsons, Jared Brock (Annie) and Dalton and Dakota Colhouer; 4 great-grandchildren, Bodhi and Lila Brock and Carsen and Conner Rinkes and brother, Jack Bontrager (Dixie) of Whiting, KS.

          Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Holton Cemetery. Evelyn will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home beginning Monday. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.