Evelyn (Ebbie) Ebbert; a loving woman with a clever wit and generous soul, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, April 24, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her family and many friends were with her in person and spirit until the end. Evelyn was born November 8, 1940 in Oak Park, IL. She lived in LaGrange, IL, Chicago, Evanston, and the United Kingdom. Among her many accomplishments after graduating from Lyons Township High School and the University of Illinois, she rose through the ranks in the male-dominated banking world of the 70s and 80s to become a Vice President at Bank of America, Chicago. In her leisure time, Evelyn enjoyed seeing family, traveling the world with friends, and taking care of her dogs Tiggy and, later, Daisy and Blackie, her cat. Evelyn was an avid gardener, a sailor, and a patron of the arts which included regularly attending performances at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Center and Goodman Theater among others. She was also an ardent follower of the local Chicago professional sports teams, especially the Chicago Bears and Cubs. Evelyn retired to Michigan City, IN, in her home she helped to build. Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, Carol and John F. Ebbert. She is survived by her brother, John V. (Sharon) Ebbert, nephew John S. Ebbert, niece Susan (Mark) Vogg, and their children, Amanda, Lauren, Kristin, and Elizabeth; also survived by cousins Carol Lewis and Marcia (Patrick) Nolan, and many lifelong friends. Cremation rites were accorded privately. Inurnment will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 30th at Oakridge Cemetery, 4301 W. Roosevelt Rd., Hillside.  Hallowell & James Funeral Home in Countryside is assisting the family with all arrangements. For additional Information please call: 708-352-6500