Irene McAleer
February 16, 1927 ~ April 13, 2017
Irene McAleer, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, April 13, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Rosary Service: 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, followed by visitation from 5-7 p.m. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Anamosa.
Survivors include her step-children, Michael (Lynn) McAleer and Mary Elbert; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Helen Getta and Bill (Lois) Schmitt; many nieces and nephews including Kathy (Robert) Zobeck and Diane (Steve) Bauer; many great-nieces and nephews; and several extended family members and friends.
Irene Clara Schmitt was born February 16, 1927, in Elgin, Nebraska, to Theodore and Frances (Preusser) Schmitt. She attended St. Boniface High School in Elgin Nebraska, graduating in 1945. She married Edward McAleer on July 3, 1971, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Irene belonged to St. Pius X Catholic Church for many years, the Red Hat Society, was involved with the Sisters of Mercy, Lifetime Mercy Associates, and was a supporter of the Mercy Foundation and numerous Mount Mercy University scholarships. She enjoyed bowling leagues, golfing with girlfriends, shopping, visiting casinos, and traveling. Irene was a well-liked, kind, gentle, and fun person who was fiercely loyal to her friends and family, and believed in the healthy power of a hug.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers; and one sister.
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I always enjoyed seeing Irene when she came to Sacred Heart Convent. My prayers for her and for her family.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Irene. a beautiful, great women & loving friend.
Our fond memories date back to the early 1970s when my young family was loved and spoiuled
by Ed & Irene . We remermbrer so many wonderful times together. we are certain that Our Loving God
has reserved a very spevcial place in Heaven for Irene. Eternal Rest grant unto her , O Lord, & let perpetual light shine on her. Amen
Fre & Mary Anne Palumbo
To Irene’s family,
Am so sorry for your loss but know Irene was ready to rest in her Lord.
We first met Irene on St Pius’ trip to Israel in 1999. She was a delightful companion to all of us and was very appreciative of the help we all gave her when she fell on the rocky beach of the Sea of Galilee. We became friends and had wonderful memories of that trip which we often shared.
Then I remet Irene as we both were patients of the Mercy Dialysis Center. She always had a smile and a loving/ encouraging word for anyone who knew her. What a positive lady! Now she has no more pain and can enjoy her reward.
God bless all of you. With our deepest sympathy, Dave & Jan Monk