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Fridley, MN
December 27, 2021
Irene Carmody, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Fridley, Minn., after a short battle with cancer at the age of 69.
Irene was born May 19, 1952, to Maxine and John Scheafer of Colton. She was one of 14 children and raised on the family farm. She graduated from Chester High School in 1970. She married and raised five daughters in the Oldham–Ramona area.
Irene was a devout Catholic as a member of the St. Catherine Alter Society and Catechism teacher. Her faith and kindness were infectious. She was well known for her generous heart and nurturing personality. She loved her children and lived her life to the fullest as a grandmother. Irene was an adored friend, aunt, cousin, sister, mother and above all – Grandma. She will be deeply missed by all she met.
Irene is survived by five children: Angela Carmody, Amanda (Chris) Plummer, Laura (Blair) Morrison, Leann (Josh) Kranz, Brittany (Jeremy) Bethke; nine grandchildren; sister Corinne; brothers Bill, Ken and Tony.
She is preceded in death by her parents Maxine and John; sisters Barbara, Elaine and Mary; brothers John, Jerome, Verne and Daniel.
Mass of Christian Burial was held January 4, 2022, at Huntimer-St Joseph the Workman Catholic Church, rural Colton. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Arrangements provided by Minnehaha Funeral Home.