olic Church in Whittemore. Irene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Each and every grandchild and great-grandchild was special to her. She is survived by her children, Diane (Roger) Hansen of Whittemore, Sandi (Donald) Goede of Algona, Terry (Carol) Elbert of Fort Dodge, Randy Elbert of Whittemore, Jeffrey Elbert of Evanstan, IL; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Mary Jo) Berger of Toledo; sister-in-law, Joann Berger of Nashua and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Melvin; daughter-in-law, Vickie Elbert; brothers, Paul Berger and Leon Berger; sisters, Louise Becker, Mildred Studer and Lorraine Erdman.