Beloved wife of 67 years to recently late Robert; Loving mother of Robert (Rita), Frances (late Thomas) Ward, late Karen (Walter) Bremer, and Thomas.  Devoted grandmother of Samuel (Teasha), James, David, Benjamin, Rebecca, Robert (Natalie), Irene, Leandra, and Joseph. Caring daughter of Joseph and Frances (Sabella) Skibo. Cherished sister of the late Joseph (Marjorie) Skibo, Eugene (late Edna) Skibo, Adolph (late Margaret) Skibo, Adelaide (James) Arnold; and the late Mary (Harry) Kutzke, Helen (Victor) Litwaitis, Joanne (Joseph) Kudwa, Lillian O'Connor, Frances (Everett) Lepisto, and Edmund (Janet) Skibo.Fond sister-in-law of George (Barbara) Zuponeck, late Dolores (Keith) Sharp; and the late Lorraine (George) Rosy, Anthony (Lois) Zuponeck, Frances (John) Halverson. Caretaker and adored sister-in-law of late William Zuponeck. Proud aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews whom she loved so dearly.Generous friend of countless people. Irene was the secretary at St. Benedict Grammar School as well as a long-time waitress at Marigold Bowl where she was a favorite among the clientele. Funeral Thursday 9:30 am chapel at Grein Funeral Directors 2114 W Irving Park Rd to St Benedict Church, 10:30 am Mass, Interment St Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 8 pm. 773-588-6336 or greinfuneraldirectors.com