"Sharon and family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you today and everyday in the loss of your mom. She was a great lady and always there for anyone who needed her help. I wish I could be there to express my deepest sympathy but please take these few words and know I do care. She is no longer in pain and she is still with you. God Bless and hugs to you all, Anna"
In loving memory of
Irene H. McCleary
November 25, 1927 - September 23, 2008
IRENE McCLEARY MUSCATINE, Iowa - Irene H. McCleary, 80, of Muscatine, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Genesis Hospital, West Campus, Davenport, Iowa. Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Friday, September 26, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the McCleary family in care of Pat McCleary. Irene was born on November 25, 1927, in Iowa City, the daughter of Ernest and Susie Jameson Krueger. She married James Patrick McCleary Sr. on June 8, 1946, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death in 2003. She worked at West Junior High cafeteria for 20 years and retired from Wal-Mart in 2004. She was a life member of the Ladies Eagles Auxiliary Number 815. She loved to go to the riverboats. Survivors include three sons, James Patrick McCleary Jr. and wife, Faith, of Muscatine, Terry McCleary of Muscatine, and Larry D. McCleary and wife, Becky, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two daughters, Pat McCleary of Muscatine, and Sharon McCleary of Muscatine; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, three sisters, and one grandson, Steven.
Tributes
"Pat and family, Rocky and I may not make it home in time but we wanted you to know we are thinking about you. We were sorry to hear about your Moms passing but bless her heart she fought a good fight. We send our love and prayers. Rocky and Denise"
"To Sharon & family: I am sorry to hear about your mother. Just remember to keep your grief light-hearted, and as time goes by, the sorrow will fade, and then you will be blessed of beautiful memories of her. Take care and God Bless."
"Dear Faith, Jim and family, Our parents are so beloved, we never have them with us quite long enough. Please accept my sincere sympathy at the death of your mother, Irene. Blessings and hugs, Linda"
"Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers at this very hard time . Irene always spoke when she saw me. She was a nice person and always asked how everything was and how the family was. I know you will all miss her. Please know you are in my thoughts . In sympathy Terry George Byrd"
"Dear Faith, Jim and Family, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Jim, Larry, Pat, Terry & Sharon,: I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I was so glad I went to visit her Friday & tell her how she made me feel a part of her family. We had good times when I stayed at her house & that she was like a second mother to me. I will miss her very much. She is in no pain now & is with her other loved ones. You are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless all of you."
"Our thoughts are with the entire McCleary Family. If there is anything we can do just let us know. Kevin Hunter & Family"
"So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your families Terry"
"Pat, I know you will be grateful to know that all of your Wal-Mart family is thinking of you and your family. We all feel your loss and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom will be at peace now, no more suffering. She is with God and family before her. We will all miss her wonderful spirit of life. Our hearts go out to you and yours during this time of sorrow. Janet and your Wal-Mart Family"
"Pat and Family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Take care and God Bless."