Memorial for Irene A. Szymke

Born in Detroit on Jul. 25, 2012
Departed on Jul. 25, 2012 and resided in Cadillac, MI.
Visitation: Wednesday, Jul. 25, 2012
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Service: Thursday, Jul. 26, 2012
10:00 am
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery

Irene A. Szymke
Irene A. Szymke, 98, of Cadillac passed away July 23, 2012 at Autumnwoods of McBain. She was born July 17, 1914 in Detroit, Michigan, to Anthony and Stella S. (Oprynski) Podgorski. Irene married Walter J. Szymke September 18, 1934 in Hamtramck. Irene worked as an office manager for the Butchers Union for many years. Irene enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, making jewelry. She was also the travel director for Nardin Park Methodist Church in Farmington Hills. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Cadillac. Irene also loved keeping up with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Irene is survived by her son, Robert (Catherine) Szymke of Cadillac, daughter, Laura (Richard) Dortzbach of Madison, WI; her grandchildren, Kenneth (Jennifer) Dortzbach, Kathryn (Rob) Simmelkjaer, Melissa (Mark) Adams and Kerry (Max) Zain; her great grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicholas Dortzbach, Junio Simmelkjaer, Laredo and Nevada Adams, and Sara, Nora and Emma Zain, She is also survived by her sister Laura Gorski. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her sister Sonia Rachelski, and two infant brothers.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10:00 am from the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home, Cadillac. Officiating will be Judy Coffey. Interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery at 2:00 pm in Manistee. Irene's family will receive friends Wednesday, July 25, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Alzheimer's Association of Traverse City, 921 W. 11th Street #1W, Traverse City, MI 49684. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home, Cadillac. Condolences can be sent to the family on line at www.hitesman-holdship.com

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