Irene will be remembered with love after her passing. Irene passed peacefully on February 24th at age 94. She led a long and well lived life.
Irene loved to travel and cruise. She enjoyed fine dining and dancing. She was a prolific reader as well. Irene was born in Birmingham England and grew up there during WWII. She and her family survived the bombs that were dropped on Birmingham. She met her first husband Louis Frank during the war and migrated to America as a war bride. She later became a naturalized US citizen. After the passing of her first husband she married Fred Aichenger. After the passing of her second husband she married Meilo Pennella. After the passing of her third husband she married Walter Bates.
She is survived by her three children, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren as well as two sisters.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to one of Irene’s favorite charities.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association