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Barbara Irion Obituary
Barbara A. Irion, age 75, of Kimberly, passed away at Grancare in Green Bay on Friday, November 23, 2012.
After graduating from Menasha High School in 1955, she enjoyed her business career with Marathon Corp., American Can Co., and Blue Cross-Blue Shield of WI.
Barbara is survived by her brother, Ronald Irion, Maryland; sisters: Sharon Lain, Green Bay, Beverly (Robert) Chodur, Iowa; and nephew, Brian Lain, Minnesota. Preceding her in death were her father, Harry, mother, Lorena, and brother-in-law, Joel Lain.
The Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (1750 Midway Road, Menasha) with Revs. Stephanie Lorenz and James E. Seim officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Westgor Funeral Home
1140 Appleton Road
Menasha 720-0314
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Rachael Umland
December 2, 2012
Barbara was a special lady. I worked at American Can with her and we have kept in contact at Christmas time. I will miss her notes and card!
November 30, 2012
I lived across the hall from Barb at Hallmark. Place.She was such a pleasant and friendly person and many of us saved egg cartons for her My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. arlene
November 28, 2012
I have such fond memories of Barb growing up next door to you. My goodness she loved to shop and always had a smile and kind word to say. Thinking of you! love Jill Schleinz
Sandee Holm Hughes
November 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your parents were my godparents.
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Sue Erdmann
November 27, 2012
A name from the past that I remember fondly. I knew Barbara when working at American Can in the '60's and '70's. She always looked attractive and had a good personality with a sense of humor too.
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