Evelyn Dorothy Ruth Borgelt, Age: 92
Jun 13, 1932---Mar 07, 2025

Evelyn Dorothy Borgelt, devoted mother, loving, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on March 7, 2025 at 92. She was an amazingly positive and optimistic person, welcoming everyone like they were the most important person in the world. Her superpower was making people feel special and loved.

Evelyn was born on June 13, 1932, near Concordia, Missouri to Anna Louise Heins Borgelt and John Waldo Borgelt. Her family moved to Kansas City when she was ten. Evelyn graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. For 34 years, Evelyn was a loyal insurance administrative assistant at RB Jones, retiring in 1999. Later in life, she rarely missed an inning of Royals baseball. She was their number one fan.

She raised her two daughters, Lori and Lynne and took great pride in being their mother. She enjoyed her family and friends immensely and will be remembered for the love she gave to everyone she knew.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, sister, Frances Sloop, and brothers Roger and Clark. She is survived by her sister LaVerne Riedi, her daughters, Lori Durie and Lynne (Brian) Gordon, six grandchildren, Daniel (Lauren) Durie, Nathan (Kayla) Durie, Lauren Durie Reabe (Eric ), Ben Gordon (girlfriend Sara Rasor) , Emma Gordon, Will Gordon, 1 great grandson, Lukas Reabe, and  many cherished cousins,  nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends at 10:00am, with funeral service following at 11:00 am , on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Overland Park, Kansas, where Evelyn was a long time member.

A private family burial will take place at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Concordia, Mo.

Online condolences for the family can be left at www.porterfuneralhome.com

If you would like to make a donation in Evelyn’s honor, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Evelyn Borgelt Memorial Fund. Donations will support her three wonderful caregivers and their families.


Condolences

Eric Baskin Mar 10, 2025

Family friend ,Kansas city ,Kansas

What can I say about Evelyn? A close friend with a beautiful spirit that I will miss dearly. Me and Evelyn would sit and talk about anything and everything from sports to dinner ideas even my love life. One of my grandmother's passed before I was born the other when I was a freshman in high-school since meeting Evelyn I feel as if she filled the void of not having one. 2 days out of the week I would go help Evelyn with things she needed done around the house and even personal care but now I look back on things she helped me more than I helped her. She made me feel loved. She never let me leave her home without telling me she loved be safe and not to have too much fun. Me and my daughter Averi will cherish the visits and memories we made with Evelyn in the years to come such a sweet loving and caring person definitely one of a kind. We love you Evelyn

Mrs. Marvin E Altman (Norma) Mar 12, 2025

R B Jones Insurance ,Overland Park ,Kansas

My husband (now deceased),and I worked with Evelyn at R B Jones. I have fond memories of this lady. Marvin is probably happy to see Evelyn in Heaven. My maiden name was Norma Springer. God Bless your family.

Todd Estes Mar 13, 2025

Friend and neighbor ,Overland Park ,Kansas

We were very fortunate to have Evelyn for a nextdoor neighbor for many years. She was always friendly and welcoming every time I had the pleasure of visiting with her. I’ll definitely miss her smile and wave when I would see her outside her house or passing by in her car. Her kindness carried over to her daughters - Lori and Lynn - for their selfless care and love to their mom and to others.