She was married in LeMars, Iowa to Ernie Sills. They had lived in LeMars and Ames in Iowa, later moving to Mitchell, South Dakota where her husband was employed by Hormel's. Her husband died in 1974, and she remained in Mitchell until the mid 1980's when she moved to Pawnee, Nebraska. Later in the late 1990's, Irene moved to Scribner.
Irene had been active in the Senior Citizens Center in Scribner, and she had been a volunteer with the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging. She had been a member of the Congregational Church of Mitchell, South Dakota, and the American Legion Auxiliary in Mitchell. And she had been a member of the Eagles Club in Auburn, NE.
Survivors: daughter - Brenda Moreno of Scribner
2 sons - Larry and wife Jan Sills of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
David and wife Marian Sills of Cedar City, Utah
15 grandchildren
16 great grandchildren
2 brothers - Harvey and wife Ginny Fischer of Iowa
Edward and wife Nancy Fischer of Iowa
Irene was preceded in death by her husband Ernie in 1974, her parents, 2 daughters Karen and Toni, a great grandson, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
There are no local services. All services will be under the direction of the Bittner Funeral Home in Mitchell, South Dakota with the interment in Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(4)
Paul Valla
Scribner, Ne Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Irene will surely be missed . Brenda & family, thanks for sharing a small part of her life with me and may our Lords peace be with you Blessings, Paul and Lori.Ginger Robinson
Joaquin,, Tx Monday, July 27, 2009 May Almighty God of all comfort and tender mercies comfort the Sills family (2 Co.1:3,4), When the last enemy strikes grief may be great and make the heart yearn for comfort, Almighty God gives HOPE and PROMISE at (JOHN 5:28, ACTS 24:15, ISAIAH 26:19 and REVELATION 21:4) His HOPE and PROMISE SOON TO BE ATTAIN, May these thoughts be of some comfort. gingerrobinson@bellsouth.netFriends from Good Samaritan
Scribner, NE Monday, July 27, 2009 Irene's friends & staff at Good Samaritan extend our sincere sympathies to her family. We will miss her quick wit and warm smiles.deb pepperl
burchard, ne Monday, July 27, 2009 Irene wil be missed by so many people, she was a wonderful lady and I will always treasure the time I had with her. God bless each of you.