Irene Pettlon
March 16, 1931 ~ November 22, 2023
Irene Pettlon, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 2:00 ' 3:30 pm, Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the Good News Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Church. Burial: Campbell Cemetery.
Irene Pettlon was born on March 16, 1931, in Forbes, North Dakota, the daughter of Michael and Christina (Bollinger) Wagner.
Irene was a homemaker for most of her life. She worked as a baker for Armstrong Department Store and then later at Ashley's Restaurant until her retirement. She was a good German cook. Irene loved to craft, especially with her great-grandkids. She loved attending family gatherings. Irene above all loved the Lord and served him faithfully all her life. She was a prayer warrior. Her greatest achievement will never be money but it'll be who she raised.
Irene is survived by her children, Glenda Pettlon, Valerie Pettlon, and Paulette (Randy) Richmond; grandchildren, Jennifer (Karl) Theurer, Micah (Crystal) Strief, Rachel (Jeremiah) Smith, Elisabeth (Jonathan) Cardoso, and Hope (Derek) Nguyen; and great-grandchildren, Owen, Elliot, Beatrice, Judson, Wayne, Brooklyn, Adaleigh, Liam, Maya, Amelia, Judah, and one on the way.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Leah Henke, and Viola Long; and brother, Jerald Wagner.
Memorials may be made to the Good News Baptist Church.
Livestream will be available on the Good News Baptist Church Facebook page.www.facebook.com/goodnewsofcr
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Thinking of you all. With love from North Dakota, Delane & Valerie Henke; Ann & August Laeger, Max, Mesa and Myla;Mollie & Andy Friedt.
Smile because she shared her life with you. Dance because she loved all of you. Rejoice because now she resides in Heaven.
Sorry for your loss, I will miss our phone visits dearly.
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So sorry to have read of Irene’s death. She was a wonderful role model for generations of young people. May all your many wonderful memories of her life be of great comfort. This Bible verse recorded in John 5:28 has been of comfort to us. It reads “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out.” May the God of all comfort give strength and his love to each of you.
Dear Paulette, Randy, Glenda, Valerie & Family,
My heart goes out to all of you.
Your mom was a sweet lady. I
will miss her smile. She made
this world a brighter place and
now she will be a shining star
in the heavens.
God Bless you .
Take Care,
Love,
Theresa & Family