Irene Christ
October 20, 1914 - October 20, 2010
Irene F. Christ, 96, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 6, 1914 in Roanoke, IL, daughter of the late Albino and Alphonsine (Dourlain) Jiacomin. Irene married James F. Christ on June 13, 1942 in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1989. Irene was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Irene is survived by two sons, James (Marlene) Christ of Mokena, IL and Lee (Toni) Christ of Thornton, IL; a sister, Loretta Bourbon of Buffalo Grove, IL; six grandchildren, Ray (Trayce), Peggy (Jim) Kevin (Jodi), Juli (Jaime), Tim (Shannon) and John; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a very special “daughter”, Sharon Leonoff. She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Jiacomin and two sisters, Thelma Arrigo and Louise Mitchell. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 2, at 10:00am at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls. Fr. Jeffrey Kurtz will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Iron County Medical Care Facility at 1523 U. S. Highway 2 Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Condolences to the family of Irene F. Christ may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.
Irene F. Christ, 96, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 6, 1914 in Roanoke, IL, daughter of the late Albino and Alphonsine (Dourlain) Jiacomin. Irene married... View Obituary & Service Information