May 2, 1938 - Feb. 22, 2013

COATESVILLE - Sonja Jean (Whitehead) Everts, 74, dearly loved wife and mother, went to be with the Lord peacefully in her home Friday, Feb. 22, 2013.

She was born May 2, 1938, in Elkhart, to George Grover and Evelyn (Eger) Whitehead.

She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1956 and received her bachelor's degree from Ball State University and her master's in education from Saint Francis College. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and taught in Muncie and North Webster Elementary schools for several years.

She married David L. Everts on Aug. 14, 1960. He survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Jama (Stacy) Hostetler and Krista (Ross) Dahlstrom, both of Coatesville; one son, Chad (Carley) Everts of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, Mischon Dahlstrom, Heidi (Ryan) Meyer, Brian Shear, Trent (Whitney) Dahlstrom, Brayden (Fran) Dahlstrom, Griffen Dahlstrom, Samuel Everts, Lilli Everts and Henry Everts; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shelbie (Carl) Hemphill of Zephyrhills, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sharon Whitehead; and a brother, Randall Whitehead.

Along with being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed scrapbooking, decorating and playing the piano. She loved supporting her grandchildren in their sporting and school activities and was their biggest fan. She will be very much missed until we see her again, one day, in heaven.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Bittles & Hurt Funeral Home, 602 E. Washington St., Greencastle. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home.



2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.



Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.bittlesandhurt.com.

Nyla & Richard Moore, Elkhart, IN Dear Dave and Family, What a sad day yesterday, when I read about Sonja. It has been hard to get a feeling of reality, that she will no longer be a part of our lives. Even though you folks lived far enough away that we only saw her on rare occasions, it will be difficult to plan a reunion and not have her involved as she always was. My prayer for you is that the Father will comfort and bring peace to you all. Nyla Moore

David Willard, Warsaw, IN She will always be Mrs Everts to me. She was my kindergarten teacher at North Webster and was a great influence at such an early age. She truly loved all her kids and set them on the learning path. My deepest condolences to her family.

Marilyn Bates, Elkhart, IN To Dave & family, It was with a heavy heart that I read of Sone's passing. what a great friend and classmate. She will be sorely missed by all. Great memories of Class Reunions and her beautiful decorations. She put so much of herself into all that she did. Anyone who had her for a teacher was surely blessed. R. I. P. my friend. Sent with love & prayers from Marilyn & Keith Bates

Jim Rhodes, North Webster, IN Mrs. Everts, my kindergarten teacher at North Webster elementary 1970-71. What a great teacher. So sorry to hear of her passing, God give the family peace, comfort and strength at this time. Jim Rhodes.

Vincent DeDario, Spring Hill, TN To all the members of Sonja's family, Please accept my utmost sympathy and prayers for you all. Vince DeDario