Irene J Cunningham's Obituary
Irene J. Cunningham, "Rene", age 92, of Lansing, IL, formerly of Casey, IL; passed away peacefully in her home and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 6, 2007. Left to mourn her loss are her two daughters, Nancy (Wolfram) Albrecht and Patti (Tom) Killion, her precious grandchildren, Kristopher (Jaime) Killion and Megan Killion (Eric Emannuelson); many nieces and nephews; brother in law, Allen (Phyllis) Cunningham; sister in law, Clara Mathis, dear neighbors and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe "Bo" Cunningham of 39 years; her parents, Rev. G.A. Mathis and Gladys (nee Jones); infant brother, James Eugene; brothers, Howard (late Betty) Mathis and Everett "Pete" Mathis. Rene was longtime member of the Southside Christian Church in Munster, IN. She was a church secretary and a Sunday school teacher at the First Christian Church of Lansing. She volunteered at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Dyer, IN for 15 years. Rene was an avid reader and read her bible every morning and she did the Times crossword puzzle daily. She crocheted numerous afghans which she loved to give as gifts and made Jesus plaques and memory crosses even after she was bedridden until the end. She also enjoyed keeping up with her letter writing. Rene was loved by all who knew her and will be so greatly missed. The world has lost an angel and Heaven has gained one. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL. Friends may visit with the family from 3 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Interment will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Irene's name to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or Hospice of the Calumet Area. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL assisted the family with the local arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, September 10, 2007 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, Lansing, IL , Service Monday, September 10, 2007 7:30 PM Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, Lansing, IL Burial will be at 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 11, 2007 at the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Markwell Funeral Home, Casey handled the local arrangements. ,
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