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Irmgard Dragosh Obituary

Irmgard "Irma" Dragosh, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Chesapeake. She was a native of Germany and a resident of Newport News for 53 years. Irma retired from Catherine's Plus as a salesperson and attended St. Jerome Catholic Church. She was a member of the German Club, she also loved to bowl and garden. Irma was preceded in death by her husband Eugene A. Dragosh and her son Gary Dragosh.She is survived by one daughter, Linda Strait (Jerry); two grandchildren, Julia Pape (Brandon); Scott Strait (Kimmy); one great-grandson, Dylan Hudgins; one great great-granddaughter, Allie Rae Hudgins; two sisters, Ericka Gallaher and Luise Gardner and one brother, Gunter Sethmaker. A Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Hampton Memorial Gardens at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by Daily Press on Jan. 16, 2019.

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Linda Pape

February 12, 2019

Irma was my great friend and will always be my hero; I loved her dearly and still miss our visits, her sense of humor, and long, long talks on the phone. Rest in peace, my Dear Friend. xxxLinda Pape

Trish and Donnie Strait

January 17, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lucille Edwards

January 16, 2019

Linda, Jerry, Julia, Scott, Dylan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that we are just a phone call away if you need us.
Lucille, Lee and Cissy Edwards

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