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Irene Drufner Obituary

Irene McNamara Drufner passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. She was 80, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lacombe. Beloved wife of the late John "Barry" Drufner, Sr. Mother of Michael and Douglas Drufner of Metairie, LA and John Barry Drufner Jr. of Walker, LA. Mother-in-law of Laurie Granberry, Jean Turner and Gladys Laughlin Drufner. Grandmother of Marlena Drufner. Sister of Roseclaire McNamara Wiebelt. Daughter of the late Rose Fischer McNamara and Leonard McNamara. Also survived by a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory preferred to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.muhleisen.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2015.

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Colleen Laughlin

October 26, 2015

So sorry for your loss, prayers for you all.

Jeanine Elgin

October 23, 2015

My prayers are with you and your family..

Sheryl Brosonski

October 23, 2015

Doug, Jean, Mike and family... I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. There is nothing that anyone an say to take away your pain. My suggestion is to find your happiness through your memories. That is what she would want you to do. Prayers, love and hugs to you and your family during this difficult time.

Tommy and Sharon Mannino (Chris and Udean's friends)

October 23, 2015

Please accept our condolences on the loss your mother! Praying you will find comfort knowing your mother is now at peace.

Virginia (Fischer) Grubb

October 22, 2015

Prayers for the family and deepest sympathy. A dear cousin who stood in my parents wedding, with her sister Rose Claire in 1940.

Sue Braddock

October 22, 2015

My prayers are with you and your family.

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