Irene Spaulding Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Irene Spaulding 1926-2016 Irene Spaulding, 90, of Princeton passed away on April 13, 2016, in Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. At Irene’s request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Norberg Memorial Home on Friday, April 22, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. for family and friends. Irene was born on February 24, 1926, in DePue to Angel and Victoria (Schroeder) Suarez. She married William J. Spaulding on September 13, 1951, in Princeton. He passed away on June 18, 1999. Irene was a 1944 graduate of DePue High School and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Degree in Social Work. She worked for the Illinois Department of Public Aid for 35 years and served as the Director of the Bureau County Office. Irene was a member of Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Women of the Moose, Princeton Elks Club, St. Louis Catholic Church, Council of Catholic Women, a Gold Coat Volunteer at Perry Memorial Hospital, Volunteer for University of Illinois Extension - Bureau County and was a long-time member of the Bureau Valley Country Club/Hunter’s Ridge Golf Club. She was an avid walker and golfer. Survivors include her brother-in-law, Norman Giovanine, and nieces and nephews: Jill (Ralph) Guynn, Scott (Cheryl) Rauh, Jeff (Jackie) Rauh, Roger (Jill) Giovanine, Gary (Laura) Suarez, Donna Suarez, Penny (Dave) Newton, Chris (Steve) Vuco, Len “Tuck”(Sara) Spaulding. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters (Margaret Rauh and Dolores Giovanine), a brother (Carl Suarez), nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to the University of Illinois Extension Bureau County 4-H Program or to the donor’s choice. Online Condolences may be left at http://www.norbergfh.com/

Irene Spaulding

February 24, 1926 - April 13, 2016