Memorial donations may be made to the New Hope Foundation. Evelyn Mae Kelpe was born to William Korando and Thelma Lockwood Korando. Her loving parents and her husband, Paul Kelpe have preceded her in death. Mrs. Kelpe was a homemaker. She is survived by six children: David Kelpe of St. Charles MO, Carol Neuhaus of Augusta MO, Ronald Kelpe of St. Louis MO, Paula Burkemper (Ted) of St. Paul MO, Nancy Flores (Alex) of Alvarado TX and Steven Kelpe (Carrie) of St. Charles MO; two brothers: Don Korando of Wright City MO and Robert Korando of Arnold MO; fourteen grandchildren: Jerry and Jessica Neuhaus, Robin and Karen Ellison, Brian and Brent Burkemper, Kenton O'Brien, Alexandria, Victoria, Fernando, Isabel and Isreal Flores, Faith and Kaitlyn Kelpe; beloved companion and pet, Ginger.