Irene "Nana" West

Irene "Nana" West obituary, Trenton, MI

Irene "Nana" West

Irene West Obituary

Visit the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Inc. - Allen Park Chapel website to view the full obituary.
West, Irene of Taylor, MI passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 74. Loving wife of the late Thomas West. Beloved mother of the late Thomas J. West and Shelley Mack. Cherished nana of Stephanie (Steven) Nickell and Tyler (Leanne) Mack. Dearest great-nana of Ava Nickell. Sweet sister of Barbara Mason and aunt to Mark (Barbara) Moore and Sheri (Robert) Fields. Irene was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Stephanie Thompson, as well as her sisters Gladys (the late Bill) O'Keefe and Patricia (the late Calvin) Moore. She will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes located at 10915 Allen Road, Allen Park, MI 48101. Please visit Irene's online tribute wall to share memories and leave condolences for her family.
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