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of Chelsea, Michigan Formerly of Veedersburg, IN, Sioux Falls, SD, Marshall, IL,  Wooster, OH, Lakeville, MN, Park Ridge, IL and Mariemont, OH, age 91, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her family, Friday, January 29, 2016 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born November 6, 1924 in Veedersburg, Indiana, the daughter of Vernis & Mary Rowena (Finch) Clore.  Irene was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great -grandchildren. Irene was an animal lover. She enjoyed watching tennis, especially Wimbledon. Irene enjoyed pheasant hunting and playing cards.

 On March 14, 1946, she married Martin Stanton Bodine, of Covington, IN,  in Seattle, WA. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1990. Survivors include two daughters, Joy (Bill) Zdeblick of Dexter, Jane (Ron)  Maxey of Valparaiso, IN; five grandchildren; Nicholas (Elizabeth) Zdeblick, Anna Zdeblick, Andrew (Elise) Maxey, Elizabeth Maxey, and Margaret Maxey; a brother, Richard (Grace) Clore; six great-grandchildren, Lukas, Peter, Evelyn, Tucker, Katherine, and William; nephews, David and Peter Bodine, Tom, Jerry, Jeffery Clore, and a niece, Julia Clore. She is preceded in death by her brother, Keith Clore; two nieces Betsy Bodine and Nancy Clore.

 A graveside service was held Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Covington, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to your local Humane Society. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel.

 

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#1 Julia Beall 2016-01-29 18:18
We will miss you, Aunt Irene! You were a classy lady and a great aunt! God, please be with the family during this time. All of our love to you all!
Brian & Julia Beall, Richard, Grace, Jeffrey, Rox, and Linsey Clore