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Irene Slauterbeck Obituary
Port Clinton - 89, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Center. Irene was born on January 24, 1929 in Fremont, OH, the daughter of Julius and Julia (Pulska) Vargo. She worked as a telephone operator for Ohio Bell for over thirty years. After her retirement she moved to Fort Myers, Fl, where she lived for over 30 years, returning to Port Clinton in 2010. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Florida, where she was involved in the Womans Guild, the Altar Rosary Guild and worked in the resale shop at the church. She was a member of the Purple Hats Society in Florida. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Port Clinton. In her younger years, she loved swimming, golfing and traveling.
Those left to cherish her memory are: Daughter: Cheryl "Cherie" Oberst of Catawba Island; Granddaughter: Ashlynn (Jason) Oberst-Brish and Great-Grandchildren: Vencenza (aka Vinnie) Brish and James "Jimmy" Brish. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Helen Sabo, Elizabeth Posey, Julius Vargo, Steve Vargo, John Vargo, Frank Vargo, Betty Vargo, Robert Vargo and infant sister Mary Ester.
Visitation will be 4-6pm, Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton, OH. A Memorial Mass will be conducted by Father John Missler at 10:00am, Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Catawba Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given for Vinnie's and Jimmy's college funds. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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WAGGS
April 11, 2019
Irene...Bless You and See You Dancing in Heaven....You were the most Beautys' of them all at Your Birthday Party in Your CowGirl Hat....Keep Riding in Peace.....Paddy Cake
waggs
April 25, 2018
Remembering Your CowGirl hat and that Beautiful Smile....Rest With Peace Irene......
Nancy Bailey
April 24, 2018
Sorry for your loss of Irene. I visited with her many times when I visited my mom at Edgewood. She was always pleasant to me and I will miss seeing her there.
Rod and Barb Burkett
April 21, 2018
Dear Cherie and family...so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom...you are in our thoughts.
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Mary Bassett
April 20, 2018
Dear Cherie,
On behalf of our Mom, Lena Greco, and our family we extend our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She was always so welcoming to us in Fort Myers and such a beautiful woman. Know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Adrian & Mary Bassett
Fred & Jo Horsley
Joe Greco
April 20, 2018
My deepest condolences for your family's loss. May the God of all comfort bring you peace and hope during these difficult times. Jeremiah 29:11
DP
April 20, 2018
Cherie thinking of you at this difficult time.
Cindy Calmes
April 20, 2018
Cherie and Cindy,
I am keeping your mom/aunt, and all of you who love her, in my prayers.
God's peace,
Carol Miller
Dennis
April 20, 2018
Cherie,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My mom talked of her often. God bless.
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