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Irene Hajek Obituary
Born Irene M. O'Rourke in Baltimore, MD on May 31, 1924 to the late Carroll O'Rourke and Sadie Sherman (nee Korytkowski). A resident of Glen Burnie for 60 years Mrs. Hajek worked as an office assistant at the MVA during her working life. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church at Good Shepherd for many years as well as a member of the sodality as well as the Young at Heart Senior Group at Glen Burnie United Meth. Church. Irene enjoyed travel, dancing, taking day trips, attending the Pascal Senior Center and she treasured time spent with her family and many friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Joseph C. Hajek and a grandson John Wayne Weber, Jr. Mr. Hajek is survived by daughters Geraldine J. Weber and Cynthia A. Mikelonis, both of Pasadena, sister Joann Skerenchak as well as 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She passed away peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a brief illness. Friends may call at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, 421 Crain Hwy., S.E., Glen Burnie on Thursday from 3-5 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church at Good Shepherd on Friday at 10:00 A.M.
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Memories and Condolences
for Irene Hajek
5 Entries
Gary Carter
November 22, 2023
We are praying for you, please pray for us.
Joann Skerenchak
November 22, 2019
My dearest Irene, I have missed you every day. Thanksgiving is next week and I am thinking about all the years we have shared that holiday at your house. There are so many happy memories that I treasure. You are in my heart and soul always. Love, Joann
Gary and Julie Carter
November 30, 2017
I remember Aunt Irene amd Uncle Joe always with a smile. They are both in heaven.
Alyce Werner
November 29, 2017
You had been at Good Shepherd for as long as I can remember. You would tell me once in a while that you fondly remembered my Mom (Mary Lynn) that passed away 17 years ago and that always made me smile. Also remember you attending BINGO at Good Shepherd for many years. You will be missed, but I am confident you are with the Lord.
Joann Skerenchak
November 29, 2017
My dearest Irene, or as I call you "St. Irene" you have been a "blessing" in my life.I will keep you and our memories in my heart forever.I love you "Sister"
Joann
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