Evelyn J. Gutting, age 93, resident of McVille, ND, formerly of Tolna, ND, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille.

Evelyn June Tiegen was born June 23, 1916 at Kulm, ND, the daughter of Eric and Magdalena (Guthmuller) Tiegen. She was raised and attended school there until her family moved to Lakota, ND. She was a 1933 graduate of Lakota High School, and Aaker's Business College in Fargo. She then worked at the ASCS office in Lakota. Evelyn married Harold Gutting on September 13, 1940 in Devils Lake, ND. They lived at Wilton and Munster, ND. In 1946 they returned to the Gutting home farm near Tolna. They raised their children and farmed together there until retiring. Evelyn and Harold spent 29 winters in Apache Junction, AZ. Harold died May 5, 2007. Evelyn was a member of American Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid at Tolna. She was also a 4-H Leader and member of the Homemakers Club and the Birthday Club.

Evelyn will be greatly missed by her 2 daughters, Jan Forde of Fort Collins, CO, and Marj (Richard) Jones of Gardner, ND; 2 sons, Bob (Juanita) Gutting of Devils Lake, ND, and Dave (Carol) Gutting of Colorado Springs, CO; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Bob (Virginia) Tiegen of Hastings, LA; and 2 sisters, LuWanna (Wally) Barrett of Carefree, AZ, and Donna (Tom) Quackenbush of San Pedro, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Lloyd Tiegen; and a grandson, Ricky Forde.

Evelyn's Funeral Service will be held at the American Lutheran Church of Tolna, ND, on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be the Reverend David Nichols. The organist will be Delores Clute and the soloist will be Darlene Quam. Interment will be in the Tolna Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Dan Forde, Reed Gleason, Jordan Gleason, Dustin Freed, Aaron Jones, and Adam Jones. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.