Irene Mirly

Irene Helen Mirly, 89, of New Wells passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson.

She was born Dec. 11, 1929, near New Wells, daughter of Benjamin and Edna Kutscher Hoffman. She married Arnold William Mirly on Feb. 5, 1950, at Immanuel Lutheran Church at New Wells. They had been married 50 years, when he passed away July 12, 2000.

Irene was baptized Dec. 29, 1929, and was confirmed April 18, 1943, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was a lifelong member and last surviving member of the Ladies Aid Quilting Group. She and Arnold farmed together many years and, when Arnold's health declined, Irene was a loving and dedicated care giver to him.

Loving survivors include son, Kenneth "Kenny" (Joann) Mirly of New Wells; daughter, Karen (David) Florence of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, David (Tori) Mirly of Jackson, Jennifer (Jason) Schlueter of Moscow Mills, Missouri, Diane (Travis) Demarest of Jackson and Trey Florence of Oklahoma City; seven great-grandchildren, Luke, Drew, Seth and Tinsley Mirly and Tyler, Kenna and Josey Demarest; sister, Ruby (Harold) Heise of Uniontown, Missouri; brother, Ruben Hoffman of New Wells; and sister-in-law, Mildred (the late Floyd) Hoffman of New Wells.

In addition to her husband, Arnold, she was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Viola Hoffman; and brother, Floyd Hoffman.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Lawrence Bradt officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

The family suggests contributions be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church of New Wells.

McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.