Irene Self

JACKSON, Mo. -- Irene M. Self, 89, of Jackson died Monday, March 11, 2002, at Monticello House.

She was born June 30, 1912, at Hilderbrand, Mo., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Riehl Ruch. She and John J. Self were married Aug. 13, 1938. He died Aug. 9, 1992.

Self was a member of St. Maurus Catholic Church at Biehle, Mo.

Survivors include a son, John Self of High Ridge, Mo.; a daughter, Mabel Carnell of Jackson; a sister, Ida Berkbigler of Perryville, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, six brothers, and three sisters.

Friends may call at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson from 4 to 8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Revs. Thomas Bray and Bob Cheney will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery.