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Kenneth E. Irelan
Sturgis, Michigan
1932 - 2005
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Send FlowersKENNETH E. IRELAN age 73 of Sturgis, Michigan died Wednesday October 5, 2005 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room.
He was born July 1, 1932 in Sturgis, Michigan a son to the late Paul & Rosanna (Gouker) Irelan.
Ken had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area his whole life, graduating from White Pigeon High School with the class of 1950.
On April 4, 1959 he married Janis K. Reeg at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis by the Rev. Herbert M. Heidenreich. Janis died January 31, 2005.
Ken was a talented carpet installer and retired from Sigrist Furniture Store in Sturgis where he had been employed for many years. Prior to joining Sigrist Furniture he had been employed by Weyerhaeuser in Middlebury, IN and the Box Shop in White Pigeon.
Ken was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis where for many years he served as an usher. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army. Ken was a truly devoted Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan and enjoyed playing golf, bowling and playing poker with his poker club. Ken’s greatest joy was time spent with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his 2 Daughters, Dawn Rae Wallman and Paula Ann Irelan both of Sturgis, 3 Grandchildren, Jacob Richard Wallman of Fort Wayne, IN, Alicia Rae Wallman of Greensboro, N.C. and Haley Rebecca Irelan of Sturgis, 2 Sisters, Shirley (Charlie) Skeels of White Pigeon and Lois (Roger) Tilden of Sturgis and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, 4 Sisters, Dorothy Snyder, Marilyn Weaver, Mary Lou Holcomb and Nancy Tarrant and 1 brother, David Irelan preceded him in death.
Friends and relatives may call at the HACKMAN –Foglesong Funeral Home of Sturgis Friday from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 P.M. Funeral services celebrating the life of Kenneth E. Irelan will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis. The Revs. Michael Klafehn and Calvin Kolzow will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.
If desired memorial donations would be appreciated to the family.
The obituary is also at www.Legacy.com.
Guest Book
Dad,
It would take the rest of my life and I don't think I could ever be
half the person you were. Dawn and I were so blessed to have you and mom as parents. You were such a kind and caring person to everyone you met. That it why you were so loved and cherrished by all that knew you. All that is good in me, I owe to you and mother. I do have to say my humor is also the best do to growing up with the funniest man in the world. You are truly my hero Dad! Don't worry about me...
Paula Irelan
October 21, 2005 | Sturgis, MI
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My love and prayers to the family....Kenny was a light in the world and will be missed and cherished in my heart.
Penni Pickern-Hold
October 18, 2005 | San Jose, CA
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Uncle Kenny,
We love you Uncle Kenny. Say hi to the licorish lady for us. We miss you!
Love,
Ben and Grace
Ben and Grace Morris
October 15, 2005 | Hudsonville, MI
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Uncle Kenny,
Itis so hard to believe that you and Aunt Jan are both gone. Your memories and good times will never be forgotten. "Green is the magic color". Say hello to Aunt Jan, and do a couple of good bike skids for me. Miss you both very much.
Love, Amy
Amy Morris
October 15, 2005 | Hudsonville, MI
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WHAT'S THE MAGIC WORD??????
GREEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!
Love You,
Kelli
Kelli McCready
October 15, 2005 | Jenison, MI
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Dear Kenny, Our Wimpburger. We know that you are at peace now and with Janis. All the years we did things together. We were a foursome for so many years. We cannot believe that you are gone. It was hard for us to accept the loss of Jan and now you too. I know you are up in heaven looking down at us. May you be full of peace and joy and standing with Janis now. Give her a big hug from her baby sister. We will do our best to help Paula and Haley. Jacob will be fine. Alicia is where she wants to...
Larry and Julie Patterson
October 13, 2005 | Sturgis, MI
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Paula- Words just can't express the sorrow I feel for you. Allow the Lord to guide you now as you search for the answer to the question 'why?'. All my Love and Strength.
Christy Gilbert
October 07, 2005 | Ridgetop, TN
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kenny was very special to us at Manapogo. We looked forward to seeing him pull up on his bike and sit awhile. Then someone would come by and tell him Janis was looking for him. He shared stories about his grandchildren with us too. As you are aware your parents were very special to many.
Jack and Molly Graf
October 06, 2005 | Archbold, OH
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