Irene Erdmann
Irene Erdmann, (nee F e cenko) dedicated wife and loving mother, entered her Savior’s presence on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 97. Born Irene Fecen ko on January 23, 1923, in Chicago, IL to the late Michael and Anna (Bruzina) F e cenko. On May 25, 1947, she married her Navy sweet heart , Edward A. Erdman n , with whom she raised three children and who preceded her in death in 1993. They were married 46 years prior to his passing.
Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Irv Fecenko; her children, Edward M. (Lynn) Erdmann; daughter, Nancy Bartkowiak; grandchildren, Jennifer Bartkowiak, Jaime (Neil) Mullan , Richard Bartkowiak, Christine Taylor, Kimberly Taylor, Michael Taylor; great-grandson, Patrick Mullan; and nieces and nephews.
She was greeted in heaven by her beloved husband, Edward A. Erdmann; parents, Michael and Anna Fecenko, sister, Helen Fecenko; daughter, Susan (Tom) Taylor; son-in-law, Joseph Bartkowiak; sister-in-law, LaVerne “Sis” Fecenko.
Irene was a strong woman who for years supported her family as a Registered Nurse. After graduating with her degree from DePaul University she met her husband while working at Hines Hospital and shortly after their marriage she worked as a loyal employee at Little Company of Mary Hospital until her retirement. She was a faithful member of Queen of the Universe and Annunciation Bzyantine Parish and a member of the Cadet Corp during WWII. She loved to read, sing, dance, play games, put together picture books, complete puzzles, and attend family dinners. She knew no strangers, had a quick wit, and truly was the life of any and every party. You could rely on her for anything. Her love for animals could be seen by the way she administered her gentle nursing touch to the family pets and a few strays she found and helped. Her family and friends will miss her dearly and will remember how she had the capacity to light up an entire town with her sparkling personality.
Family and friends may gather for visitation at Thompson-Kuenster Funeral Home-5570 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 9AM – 10:15AM. A Mass for Irene Erdmann will begin at 11AM at Our Lady of Loretto-8925 S. Kostner Ave, Hometown. Father Thomas Cabala will be officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park, IL following the service.
Due to COVID-19, please help to safe-guard the community by practicing social distancing and wear a facial covering or mask during your time at the church and cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please direct all donations in Irene’s name to Paws Chicago – https://my.pawschicago.org/donate or 1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614