Evelyn L. Hamman, 82, of rural Meredosia, IL was called home on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. She was born Aug. 12, 1940, in Beardstown, the daughter of Lafe and Beatrice (Cornell) Baehr. She married Owen L. Hamman on Aug. 21, 1987, at the First Christian Church in Beardstown and he survives. She is also survived by three daughters, Julie Bartlow and husband Mike of Rushville, Diana Craddock of Meredosia, and Lora Rausch and husband Ken of Springfield; one son, Mark Taylor and wife Tammie of Kihei, HI; seven grandchildren, Nathan Bartlow (Ashley), Josh Bartlow (Cassie), Logan Craddock, Dalton Westfall, Alicia Taylor, Justin Taylor, and Jake Taylor; eight great grandchildren, Wyatt Bartlow, Makenna Bartlow, Nolan Bartlow, Cassidhe Alley, Cameron Byrd, Cadence Walters, Cylis Evans, and Evelyn Taylor; one great-great grandchild, Grayson Byrd; one sister, Bettie Meeker (Kenneth); one brother, Lafe Baehr Jr. (Jody); two brothers-in-law, Melvin Hamman (Cheryl) and Byron Hamman (Susan); sister-in-law, Marilyn Hance; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Mary Hamman; and two brothers, Rev. Larry Hance and Donald Baehr. Mrs. Hamman was a member of First Christian Church in Beardstown. She had been a homemaker for the last several years. Known as Grandma Evie, she loved spending time with family. She especially enjoyed having the grandkids visit the farm and spoiling them with their favorite snacks and always made sure they went home with money in their pockets. She experienced many memorable trips with Owen to Oregon to visit family. Evelyn enjoyed the simple things in life, cooking for her family, visiting with neighbors and friends, Sunday drives, and relaxing in her recliner with her cat, Fluffy Mae, by her side. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts. A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia, with burial at Oakland Cemetery. The family will meet friends 10-11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia Chapel Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 117 S. Putnam St. Meredosia, Illinois 62665 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia Chapel Saturday, November 26, 2022 11:30 AM 117 S. Putnam St. Meredosia, Illinois 62665