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Irene TERBECK Obituary



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Irene Mary (nee Benken), 85, beloved wife for almost 60 years of the late MSgt Joseph Terbeck, passed away peacefully January 5th following a brief illness. Devoted mother of Joe Jr. and proud grandmother of Marie Elena (Dan) Menyes she leaves behind a host of those who loved her including helpmate Kris Yakura, caregiver Ted Bryant and her great friend since childhood, Marge Osborn. One of six children, Irene was preceded in death by twin Brother Irwin and older brother Richard. She is survived by sisters, Virginia Wahl, Joan Reeves and Marilyn Frush and sister-in-law Pat Benken, as well as a plethora of nieces and nephews. While Irene had been left partially paralyzed by a debilitating stroke at the young age of 24, she lived a full and active life, traveled widely and never lost her faith and kindness. She will be missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12th from 11AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 12Noon at St. John the Evangelist, Deer Park. Condolences may be shared with the family through our website, ThomasJustinMemorial.com

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Jan. 9, 2015.

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Marga Osborne

January 9, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

January 8, 2015

Joe and Marie Elana:

Irene was a good and gracious woman and was loved dearly by my brother, Joe. I will miss her kindness and thoughtfulness and will keep both of you in my prayers.

Pam & Steve Lyle

January 7, 2015

Joe & Elena, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The twins are together again.

Mary Beth Benken-Riesenberg

January 7, 2015

Joe and Marie, please know that you are in my prayers. Your mom was so special to me, not just because she was my aunt & godmother but because she was so kindhearted and lovely. I loved her dearly and will miss her. Please let me know if you need me to do anything.

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