Irene Kish

IRENE L. “IKE” KISH (nee Wrabecz) age 93, beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Scott (wife Margaret-Ann) and Joy Kish (husband Tony Simpson); devoted grandmother of Jacqueline Beck (husband Eric), Maribeth and Michael; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (nee Schmidt) Wrabecz; dearest sister of Margaret Bukszar (husband John, deceased); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Irene was born on July 24, 1923 and passed away on December 31, 2016. She was a resident of Maine since 2004, formerly of Sarasota, Florida for 18 years and Lyndhurst, Ohio prior to 1994. Ike graduated from John Hay High School, was a homemaker and Girl Scout Leader. She loved cooking, pottery, painting and making homemade Christmas cards. Ike loved the orchestra and traveling throughout the country in the RV. She was happiest when spending time with her children and grandchildren. Ike will be remembered most as a creative, artistic, reserved and quiet woman who had a sense of humor. She will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Ike’s memory to The Two Foundation, 8410 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 (Maribeth’s employer).

Celebration of Life Service Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2 PM at the Funeral Home. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Ike at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) SATURDAY 1-2 PM.