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- November 21, 2011
Irene D.E. Walck
Niagara Gazette
BUFFALO — Irene D.E. Walck (Urtel), age 92, of North Tonawanda, was called to her heavenly home on November 20, 2011 in the Niagara Lutheran Home & Rehabilitation Center, Buffalo, NY, after a brief illness. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on November 11, 1919 to the late Walter and Elsie (Ostwald) Urtel. She was united in marriage to Ralph W. Walck, who entered into rest on October 2, 1995. Irene was a devoted homemaker, enjoyed sewing and quilting, was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, and a member of the missionary league.
Survivors include seven children, Dorothy Rothrock of Tonawanda, Ralph Walck, Jr. of Orlando FL, Marcia Walck of North Tonawanda, Sandra Sledziewski of Bergholz, Clair (Cindy) Walck of Niagara Falls, Robert (Susan) Walck and Gordon (Lori) Walck, both of North Tonawanda; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also predeceased by two daughters, Beverly Walck and Patricia Scholl; and a sister, Gladys Urtel.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A private interment will take place with the family on Friday in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday at 2:00 PM in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Drive, North Tonawanda, NY, with the Rev. Gregory Schultz, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church- Memorial Fund.
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