Irene Viola Yohe Freese

Irene Viola Yohe Freese completed her baptismal journey February 27, 2012 at the Guttenberg Care Center. Irene was born June 11, 1915 to George and Elsie (Luther) Yohe at Gordons Ferry Iowa. She was baptized into the Christian Faith on July 18, 1915. She remained faithful to the Lutheran Church and its teachings, "Saved by Faith". Irene received her education in the Clayton School. She was united in marriage to Henry Freese on September 14, 1933. To this union four children were born. Irene enjoyed farming with her husband, teaching Sunday School, caring for grandchildren, keeping in touch with nieces and nephews, babysitting for friends and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Survivors include two daughters, Paula (Serge) Sisler and Joann Tackman; daughter in law Susan Freese; grandchildren, Serge Sisler II (Gail), Sharm (ReDawn) Sisler, Staci Sisler (Fianc Ford Thompson), Cathryn (Bradley) Wright, Crista (Monte) Byrom, Jonathan Entner and Pamela Mitchell (Al Quandahl); great grandchildren, Kaeden and Conner Sisler, Nicole (Reggie) Schulte, Lindsey (Paul) Deason, Loren Mitchell, Joshua and Gabriel Wright, Megan and Samuel Byrom; great great grandchildren, Reid, Claire and Jakob Schulte; brother Don (Mary) Yohe, plus many nieces and nephews. Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Henry; two sons, Richard and Roger; son in law Ervin Tackman; three sisters and three brothers.In Lieu of flowers memorials are preferred and may be sent to either to Evangelical Lutheran Church of Peace in Clayton, the Guttenberg Care Center or a charity of your choice.There will be a luncheon following the burial at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa.Memorial Service: Saturday 11:00 A.M. June 23, 2012 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Peace in Clayton IowaVisitation: Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. June 23, 2012 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Peace in Clayton IowaInterment: Clayton Cemetery Clayton Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available