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Dear family, friends, and acquaintances of Irene,

On Sunday May 3rd, Irene Eleanor Haas finished her earthly journey. She died quietly in the early morning hours not far from her childhood home after almost 96 years. She finished with the love of her family. 

She is no longer alone. She has joined an eternal community. She waits now for the resurrection of the dead so that she can join all the people of God. We're waiting to see her that day. 

It's okay to grieve Irene's passing. She would also want us to pray the words of her confirmation psalm: 

"Keep me safe, my God, 
for in you I take refuge." (Psalm 16:1)

May you too take refuge in Irene's God. 

Here a couple of highlights from Irene's life with God. 

Irene was almost a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church. She was baptized on August 24, 1930 at St John's Lutheran in Allegan. She publicly confessed her faith and was recognized on July 22, 1949 through the process of confirmation. She told me that she and Darlene Syers were founding members of Peace. The pastor at that time contacted her grandparents about starting the church. She went away for short times over the years to Saginaw or Georgia but always came back to Peace.  She was committed to gospel ministry with us. 

Funeral: Irene will receive a Christian funeral on Wednesday May 6th, at Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. The service is open to the public. We gather to thank God for his goodness to Irene and encourage one another in our grief.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/ or visit our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@peaceotsego. The service will be available shortly before 11:00 a.m. and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on May 6th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.

Interment: Irene will be interred at Mountain View Cemetery immediately following the service. 

Light meal: Everyone is welcome to enjoy a light meal immediately following the interment at Peace starting around 12:15 pm.

Memorials: To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Irene, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

Obituary: Irene's obituary is available online at https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/obituaries/irene-haas 

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Irene. May Jesus give us eternal peace.

Serving the living Savior,

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Irene's family

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Irene's family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

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