Irene A. Doenges

Irene A. Doenges, age 95 of Minster died at 8:25 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living, new Bremen, Ohio.  She was born on March 11, 1928 in Minster, Ohio to the late August & Antoinette (Budde) Ripploh.  She was preceded in death by her first husband James Jacobs on September 18, 1982 and her second husband Ralph “Jess” Doenges. She is survived by children: Jean & Don Burklo, Minster, Thomas & Terrie Jacobs, Ft. Loramie, stepchildren: Deborah & Marvin Meade, Troy, Ellen & Dan Pleiman, Minster, David & Sue Doenges, Minster, Joan & Nick Grieshop, Yorkshire, 6 grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 27 step great grandchildren and 2 step great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother William & Gertrude Ripploh. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, the Minster Eagles Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and St. Monica Ladies Sodality.  Irene loved playing music, gardening and spending time with family and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM and from 9:00 to 9:30 AM on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grand Lake Hospice. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com