Evelyn T. Woychik, 94, formerly of Arcadia, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at St. Anne’s
of Winona.
Evelyn was born in Arcadia on November 1, 1928, to Benedict and Theresa (Reck) Sonsalla. She
was united in marriage to Alphonse “Allie” Woychik on October 2, 1956, at St. Stanislaus
Catholic Church, where Evelyn was a lifelong member. Alphonse preceded Evelyn in death on
February 21, 1989.
Evelyn was employed with Miller Waste Mills and Arcadia Manufacturing before joining the
staff at the Arcadia Public School as a custodian. Evelyn worked at the school for over 20 years
until her retirement. In her spare time, Evelyn enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, reading, and
dancing, especially to polka and old-time music.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter: Theresa (Dan) Brendel of Winona; grandchildren: Alex
Brendel of Winona, Courtney Brendel of Minneapolis, and Claire Brendel of St. Louis Park;
sisters: Adeline Rippley of Waumandee and Mary Rose (James) Skroch of Arcadia; sister-in-law:
Irene Dittrich of Alma; brother-in-law: Marcus Woychik of Independence; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son: Peter; and brothers and sisters-
in-law.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Holy Family
Parish with Father Kyle Laylan officiating. Family and friends are welcome for visitation
beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at church. A rosary will be recited beginning at
10:40 a.m. at church. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, rural Arcadia. Memorials may be
directed to the Winona Health Foundation or Adith Miller Manor. To express condolences to
her family online, please visit http://www.wozneykillianfh.com.
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