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Irene T. Jurek

1919 - 2013

Irene T. Jurek obituary, 1919-2013, Foley, MN

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1919

DIED

2013

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Irene Jurek Obituary

Irene T. Jurek, 93

Foley

Oct. 17, 1919 - Feb. 17, 2013

Irene T. Jurek, age 93, of Foley, died Sunday February 17, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2013 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm. The Rev. Virgil Helmin will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Foley Funeral Home in Foley and 1 hour before services at the church. Parish prayers will be at 5 p.m. and Christian Mothers will pray rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Foley Funeral Home.

Irene Jurek was born October 17, 1919 in Gilman, Minnesota to Joseph and Anna (Spiczka) Smelter. She married Roy R. Jurek November 10, 1941 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Morrill. The couple had lived in Oakland, CA before moving to Benton County where they farmed. She loved her girl trips with her sisters and later her daughters. Irene liked gardening, canning, raising flowers, knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed going on four wheeler rides around the farm with Roy. She loved her family. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church where she was a member of the Christian Mothers.

She is survived by her sons and daughters, Carol McNeal, St. Joseph; Robert (Judy), St. Cloud; Diane Hansgen, St. Joseph; Curt (Mary), Foley; Cindi (Lyden) Moe, St. Cloud; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters, Clarence Smelter, Sauk Rapids; Betty Swedziak, Sartell; and Patsy Studniski, Rogers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy R. Jurek, December 9, 2008, parents, son-in-law, Earl McNeal, sisters and brother, Tina Plombon, Delores Dumonceaux and Severin Smelter.

Irene's family would like to thank the Foley Nursing Home, the ICU and 5 North, for all their kindness and care.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Feb. 19, 2013.
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TO THE CHILDREN OF ROY AND IRENE,
YEARS AGO, RON AND I PLAYED 500 WITH YOUR PARENTS. WE TOOK TURNS AT ONE ANOTHERS HOMES. ENJOY A FEW BEERS, CARDS AND CONVERSATION. A VERY NICE COUPLE.THEIR CIRCLE IS COMPLETE.

MICKEY AND RONALD SCOTT

February 25, 2013

To all the Family,

I'm sorry to hear about your mother. May she rest in peace now that she is re-united with Roy.

Dennis & Sally

February 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, She was one of the kindest, most beautiful woman inside & out. She was always quick with a smile,a kind word & great food!
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.

Lelan & Terri Moe

February 20, 2013

Diane and family, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Keep the fun memories in your hearts and know she is in a happy, carefree place. May God give you comfort and peace.

JoAnn E.

February 19, 2013

Cindi, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Debbi Gohman

February 19, 2013

Curt & Mary and entire family of Irene.. my deepest sympathy for all of you at your loss...your memories will always remain.

Prayers ~ Jan (Bukowski) Helmin

February 19, 2013

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