"We are so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Irene M. Reed
April 4, 2010
Interment: St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery ~ Whittemore, Iowa
Irene Marie Reed, daughter of John and Elizabeth Marie Kollasch Marte, was born on May 29, 1931 at Spencer, Iowa. She graduated from the Presentation Academy in Whittemore, Iowa. After her schooling, Irene worked at the Plantation Ballroom and the Home Café in Whittemore.
Irene was married to Carl Reed on August 29, 1952 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. The couple lived in Whittemore, where Irene helped her husband in the trucking business. Her husband Carl preceded her in death on October 3, 1958. She continued working at the Café, worked other various jobs in the area and cared for her parents and other elderly people in the community.
Irene was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore, where she belonged to the Rosary Society and a Prayer Group. She loved gardening and growing flowers. She enjoyed her dogs, quilting, sewing, crocheting afghans and playing cards, but her greatest love in life was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Irene died at her residence in Whittemore on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the age of 78.
Surviving are her children, Bill Reed and wife, Sharon, Cross Lake, Minnesota, Bob Reed and wife, Diane, Tucson, Arizona, Rick Reed, Sioux Rapids, Iowa, Carla Boisjolie and husband, Paul, Austin, Minnesota and Ron Reed and wife, Heidi, Norwalk, Iowa. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl and two daughters, Mary Kay and Jean Marie.
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"I have only met Irene one time, and it was when I went with Nicki to visit her at her home. But I can see the impact she has had on her family, and through that, she will always be rememberd. I know how much she meant to all of her family, and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. "
"I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I remember her from when I was a child in Whittemore and from summer afternoons at the Home Cafe after I would leave the swimming pool to ride my bike home. I think she probably made me a few nickel cherry fountain cokes on those hot summer days. Please accept my deepest condolences and may she rest in peace. Sincerely, Diane Cayton-Hakey "
"To the Irene Reed Family, To Carla and the rest of the Irene Reed family, my condolences and prayers are with you. God Bless... Dave Bauer"
"It was a great pleasure knowing Irene. Irene was a gifted lady, had many talents. She also was a very strong christian and faithful lady. I played cards with Irene she didnt like to lose or get behind in "Ticky". I gave her a police scanner to listen to which she did enjoy. Irene always had a smile, friendly, and always laughing. She cared about people, and seemed to enjoy going places and talking about her family and grandkids. God Bless the family of Irene, and god bless Irene Reed."