Evelyn Doris (Stokes) Pavolko

Evelyn Doris Pavolko, 92, of Nokomis died peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her residence.

Doris was born November 17,1932 in Audubon Township to Virgil and Goldie (Jackson) Stokes. She married Allan Pavolko at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Nokomis. He Survives.

Doris loved her customers at the various restaurants she served at for over 53 years. You could always find her walking in Nokomis and an active member of T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) and K.O.P.S. (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) of Litchfield. She had lead foot behind the wheel and was independent and strong her entire life. She never let anyone walk over her and instilled that ethos in her children. As a lifelong Democrat, Doris said she didn’t want to be under Donald Trumps presidency ever again. She was a one of a kind inspiration to everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her children Rodger Leigh, Witt, Darrel (Carol) Leigh, Springfield, Ralph Leigh, Nokomis, Nellena Pier (special friend, Clark Wiseman), Nokomis, Tim (Lisa) Pavolko, Nokomis, Dale Pavolko, Jamie Shivers, and LeeAnn Brown; 9 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, and one sister, JoAnn Greenwalt of Nokomis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Shaw, granddaughter, Lisa DeWerff, and a sister, Maxine Eller.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22 from 4pm-7pm at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 23 at 11am with Pastor Jeff VanDyke officiating. Burial will follow at Nokomis Cemetery

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Montgomery County Cancer Society or Nokomis Christian Missions.

Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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