Neal Evans

Neal Evans, 67, of Manteno, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Riverside Medical Center. He was born October 10, 1958 in Union Hill, Illinois the son of Harold F. and Gladys E. (Sechrest) Evans. Neal proudly served in the United States Army and later built a career as a lineman with the cable company before retiring from AT&T. On January 4, 1992 he married Sherry Latham at Friendswood Christian Church in Bourbonnais. He had a deep love for the outdoors, like fishing, but his true passion was golfing. He always looked forward to warm weather so he could spend time on the course. Neal was a dedicated board member and treasurer of the Manteno Sportsman’s Club, where he could often be found lending a hand and making sure everything was running smoothly. Above all, he cherished time with his grandson, whether they were out on the boat or enjoying rides together on the golf cart. He is survived by his wife, Sherry A. Evans of Manteno; children, Michael (Liz Sonneveld) Evans of Bradley, Lindsey (Ray Holliday) Evans of Bourbonnais, and Jacob (Tiffany Arbuckle) Evans of Kentucky; grandchildren, Gabriel, Nathaniel, and Raven Evans-Trudeau, and Jack Holliday; siblings, Jean Nunamaker, Marilyn Minor, Jeriann Heidtman, Curt Evans, Sharon Warner, Niki Staples, Juani Mason, Kirby Evans, and Lea Cotton; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends. Neal is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Schoonmaker. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 1pm at the Manteno Sportsman’s Club. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.