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Irene A. Eden
September 10, 1924 - April 13, 2016
Irene A. Eden, age 91, 0f Bad Axe, formerly of Filion, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born September 10, 1924 in Paris Township, daughter of the late Fabian and Mary (Abraham) Susalla. Irene attended the Filmore Country School. She married Gordon Eden on November 14, 1942 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Parisville. Together they farmed in Lincoln Township until their retirement in 1984. Gordon preceded her in death on December 11, 2011. Irene was a past member of St. Edwards Altar Society and the Rapson Sportsman Club. She enjoyed baking and canning, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Irene is survived by: 2 daughters-Phyllis (Andy) Woycik of Ruth. Vicki (Larry) Williams of Elkton. Grandchildren-Jackie (Dean) Booms of Freeland, Patsy (Dale) Siemen of Howell, Chris (Vicki) Williams of Pigeon, Gerry (Stacey) Woycik of Harrison Twp., Holly (Matt) Brown of Traverse City, Brian (Janice) Williams of Cass City. 11 Great-grandchildren. 3 Sisters-Frances (Izzy) Koceba of Bad Axe, Beatrice Kubacki of Ruth, Patricia (Herb) Vogel of Ruth. 2 Sisters-in-law-Evelyn Susalla of Ubly and June Byarski of Bad Axe. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by: 3 Brothers-William and his wife Martha Susalla. Arthur and his wife Mary Susalla. Jacob Susalla. 4 Sisters-Theresa and her husband Paul Skipinski. Eleanor and her husband Frank Talaski. Agnes and her husband Eugene Gorkowski. Margaret Susalla. Great-grandson-Jason Booms. Brother and Sister-in-law-Roy and Marie Eden. Brother-in-law-Leonard Byarski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday April, 18, 2016 at 11 am at St. Hubert Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday from 2-8 pm or Monday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A rosary will be offered on Sunday at 4 pm at the funeral home.
Irene A. Eden, age 91, 0f Bad Axe, formerly of Filion, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born September 10, 1924 in Paris Township, daughter of the late Fabian and Mary (Abraham) Susalla. Irene attended... View Obituary & Service Information