Evelyn Marie (Kinney) Johndrow, age 83, died on January 17, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was born on October 22, 1941, on Sugar Island, to Walter and Elizabeth (Joseph) Kinney.
Evelyn grew up on Sugar Island and attended Loretta High School.
Evelyn was a member of the St. Issac Jogues Catholic Church.
Evelyn enjoyed traditional native activities. She made delicious native dishes and liked native art, with her favorite pass time, weaving baskets. She also loved to listen to music.
Evelyn is survived by her sons, Tadd Shannon of Kincheloe, Michigan and Aaron Shannon of Sault Ste. Marie; grandchildren, Matthew (Alicia) Shannon, Stephanie Shannon, Chris Shannon, Charliene Shannon, Kaleb Shannon, Hallie Shannon, and Miranda Shannon; great-grandchildren, Ariana, Emmet, and Henrick; brothers, Michael (Susan) Kinney of Sault Ste. Marie, Philip Kinney of Munising, Michigan, and Harold (Julie) Kinney of Sault Ste. Marie.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, William; sons, Todd and Jody; and daughter-in-law, Cindy.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle Chi Mukwa, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
Evelyn’s final resting place will be the WilWalk Cemetery on Sugar Island.
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
