(nee Carlson) Received her angel wings to fly at the age of 97 on Saturday, December 31, 2016. She is now dancing in heaven with her beloved husband, Bill. She is survived by her sons, Ron (Sharon), Robert (friend, Karen) and Stephen (Tina). Proud grandma of Rebecca (friend, Neil) Alaimo, Jason Alaimo, Andy Stenberg, Megan (Jon) Hanusa, Steve Jr. (friend Allie) Stenberg, Heather (Sean) Reilly, Erin Krieger, Courtney (friend, Austin) Stenberg, Debra (Mike) Ward and Karen (Chris) Haecker. Great grandma of Anthony, Paige, Mia, Miles, Max, Emma, Hannah, Clara, Lily, Ian, Bria, Evan, Kristy (Erik), Ashley (friend, Cody) and Tyler and Great-great grandma of Erik Jr. and Jack. Dear sister of Lois. She will also be missed by other relatives and friends. Irene is preceded in death by her husband, William; son, Jack; daughter, Janice (the late Kenneth) Altenbach and grandson, Kyle.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Avenue, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. Interment Highland Memorial Park Saturday, January 7, 2017.
Irene’s laugh and smile would light up a room. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.