Evelyene Schmeltz, 61
Born: Sept. 30, 1950
Died: April 17, 2012

Evelyene Schmeltz, 61, of Dowagiac, MI passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles.

Evelyene’s life began on Sept. 30, 1950, in Harland, Ky. She was the daughter of Opal Gorman and Conley Taylor, both of whom preceded her in death.
She made her home in Dowagiac 25 years ago. She was employed by L.A.D.D. Inc. for over 15 years where she did what she loved, touching and loving others. She was loved by many people and she shared her love with everyone. Evelyene was able to just make a difference in everyone’s life.
The greatest comfort for her family in this difficult time was knowing how much she loved the Lord, Jesus Christ, and they now know she lives peacefully with him.
Here loving family includes her husband, Robert J. Schmeltz of Dowagiac; and two daughters, Sheila K. Williams and Deborah J. Robles both of Dowagiac. She also leaves behind her beloved brothers, Ronnie Taylor of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jimmy Allen of Virginia; sister, Carol Allen of Pontiac; grandchildren, Shannon Green, Amber Williams, Micheal Robles, Jaqualine Robles, Jody Robles and Kevin Robles, all of Dowagiac, Alex Robles of Tennessee and 23 great-grandchildren all of whom she loved very much and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will be receiving friends at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. with the funeral for Evelyene starting at 6. Evelyene will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery in Dowagiac. Immediately following the services there will be a dinner held at the church. Yazel and Clark Chapel is serving the family. Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Evelyene at  www.yazel-clark.com.