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Irene E. Hart

PORTAGE – Irene E. Hart, age 73, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at her home.

Irene was born on March 23, 1940 in Wisconsin.  Irene grew up in Cambria, and was raised by her grandmother, Emma Siegert.  She was married to James P. Hart on November 28, 1958.  He preceded her in death on June 7, 2008.  Irene had worked at AMPI in Portage for over 30 years, and also worked at Capital Newspapers in Portage.  She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage.  Irene loved her gardens, dogs, and friends.

She is survived by her son, Paul (Cathy) Hart, Madison;  her dog, Lettie;  and many close friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandmother, Emma Siegert, and her husband, James.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage, with Rev. Alan Boeck officiating. Inurnment will be private. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.               

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Columbia County Humane Society.

The family would like to thank the Richard Beckett family, the Lance Hernkind family, and the Mike Mulhern family for their care and concern.

 

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