Irene Teske

Irene Bertha Anna Steinfeldt Teske, 90, of Eldora, died at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center, on Wednesday February 21, 2007.

Irene was born February 8, 1917 in Eldora, Iowa, daughter of Herman and Emma (Bartz) Steinfeldt. Irene was baptized and later confirmed on March 20, 1932 by Rev Hesse at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Irene completed the 8th grade on June 5, 1931. On January 20, 1938 she was united in marriage to Raye C. Teske. Irene was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of the LWML at church. She was a member of the Farm Bureau, and enjoyed helping family and friends.

Irene is survived by her 3 sons: Marvin and wife Nancy Teske of Eldora, Iowa, Leon and wife Dorothy Teske of Eldora, Iowa and Dale and wife Shirley Teske of Eldora, Iowa, 8 grandchildren: Tim and wife Rhonda Teske, Brenda and husband Brian Young, Pam and husband Marty Schwark, Steve and wife Casi Teske, Johnathan and wife Suzy Teske, Michael and wife Jolene Teske, David and wife Dayna Teske, and Alison and husband Eric Swanson; 22 great grandchildren; a sister ? in ? law: Hazel Steinfeldt of Eldora, Iowa; a brother ? in ? law: Keith Overton Sr. of Des Moines, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Raye; 7 brothers: Herb, Hank, Frank, Clarence, Walter, Harold and Leo Steinfeldt; and 4 sisters: Louise Granzow, Helen Follett, and Ruth and Viola Steinfeldt in infancy.