Evelyn P. Perelli

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Evelyn P. Perelli, 96, of Montreal, Wis., passed away on April 8, 2018, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Evelyn was born on July 25, 1922, in Mellen, Wis., to Casper and Theresa (Beyer) Wasieleski. She graduated from Mellen High School. During World War II, she worked for the war effort in Chicago; and after the war, she worked at resorts around Little Bohemia in Manitowish Waters, Wis.

She married James Perelli Jr. in 1947 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed the woods, walking, fishing and picking berries and mushrooms.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1984; son, Joseph, in 2010; her parents; eight sisters; and one brother.

Evelyn is survived by her son, Dean (Darlene) Perelli of Marquette and his children, Jamey Perelli of Long Beach, Calif., and Kristi Perelli and her children, Lydia and Norah of Negaunee; and her son Joseph's children, Mark Perelli of Arlington, Wis. and Tony Perelli of Alaska.

Out of respect for her wishes, cremation will take place and no memorial services will be held. In lieu of any donations or flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Ketola-Burla Funeral Home, Ironwood, is assisting the family. For more information or to express online condolences, rangefuneralservices.com.