Irene H. Zimmerman, 102 of Chillicothe passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center where she was admitted earlier that evening.
She was born March 16, 1910 in Marshall County to Charles and Pearl McLaughlin Donath. She married Edward P. Zimmerman, November 5, 1927 in Princeton, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1978.
Irene is survived by a niece, Mary Lee (Ted) Bliss of Chillicothe, a great niece, Linda (Bob) Perschke of Hendersonville, Tennessee, a nephew Edward (Joanne) Faukenthal of Lacon, a step-great niece Sharon (Larry) McCaw and a great-nephew, Michael (Cindy) Bornsheuer of Chillicothe.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Irene’s greatest joys were her independence, home, family and the endless stories she liked to tell of living 102 blissful years. Her home was her favorite place where she could feed her birds and squirrels and tend to her flowers. She led a life well-lived and full of love.
She worked for Kroger’s in downtown Chillicothe managing the meat market during World War II and later spent 17 years working at Irons Concrete Block Company in Chillicothe.
Funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2012 at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe with visitation one hour prior. The Rev. Raymond Harrison officiated. Burial will be in the Chillicothe City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rescue 33. Online condolences may be made at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com
