Irene M. Zimmer

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Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory - Schererville

14 Kennedy Avenue

Schererville, Indiana

Irene Zimmer Obituary

IRENE M. ZIMMER (nee CLAIRE) SCHERERVILLE, IN Matriarch Irene Zimmer, age 98, of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. She is survived by her sons: Joseph (Laura), Ivan (Sally), Ira (special friend Rhonda Fehr) and Jason (Jill); grandchildren: William (Vicki) Penman, Christine (Brian) Szczerbowski, Lucretia (Robert) Biancardi, Eric Penman, Terasa (Greg) Smith, Laura Lawson, Kimberly (Eric) Aulenback, Thomas (Deanna) Zimmer, Amber (Mike) Quirk, Rebecca Zimmer, Michael (Christa) Zimmer, Andrew Zimmer, Joshua, Sebastian and Nicol Zagarena. Adding to her enormous love for family were her 31 great- grandchildren and 12 great great-grandchildren and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Irene is also survived by her brother, Richard A. Claire (late Vera) and brother in law Chick (late Margaret) Jacobs. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph E. Zimmer, daughter and son-in-law Janet and Bill Penman, brother Harvey H. Claire (Elizabeth); brothers-in-law: Andrew Zimmer, Norbert (Jeannette) Zimmer, Fr. Thomas Zimmer. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 23, 2015 starting with 9:45 a.m. prayers at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN 46375 (corner of Main and Kennedy) with 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with Rev. Martin Dobrynski officiating. At rest St. Michael Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home. 5:00 p.m. wake service. Irene was active in the Schererville Community. She supported and belonged to many organizations and committees. She was a faithful and active member of St. Michael's Church and was active in the Mystical Rose Rosary prayer group. Irene had a true love for life, family and faith. She loved to travel and was very proud of the fact that she had been to all 50 states. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cards and games, the Cubs and Blackhawks and loved spending time with family and friends. solanpruzinfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Irene Zimmer

13 Entries

Sandy McKeny-Fletcher

November 6, 2019

Such a lovely woman and wonderful mother you had, Ira. I remember how fond of her I was as we grew up in our own little town of Schererville. Hugs, love and peace to you.

Sherri Martens-Atkinson

April 20, 2016

Jay I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I just found out today... My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how much you loved your mom. Sherri

Fr. Mick Kopil

December 2, 2015

To Joe, Ivan, Ira, and Jason and your families, my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your dear mother. She was a delight, and very kind to me. May she rest in God's peace. May you all know God's comfort.

Matt Heine

November 28, 2015

With deepest respect.

November 25, 2015

So very sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time....miss you love you...Kathy & Dini Ryan

John Eich

November 23, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Joyce Eich

Sue Alonzo

November 22, 2015

So sorry for your loss Ira, seems like your Mom lived her life to the fullest. I am sure that you have many fond memories and may God Bless you during this difficult time.

Jacque Maatman

November 22, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to Willie, Vicky, and family. Grandma didn't know a stranger and always liked to visit. She dearly loved all family parties.

Celeste Jones

November 22, 2015

A wonderful woman. Blessings to her huge family.

Chris McQuillin

November 22, 2015

Jason and the entire Zimmer family,
My condolences on the passing of your Mom. She left an amazing legacy. I hope your good memories will help to comfort you during this sad time.
Chris McQuillin and family

Bob and Patti Komara

November 21, 2015

What a great life, and a great family that I have had the pleasure to know.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zimmer family.

Lee & Sherry Bollhorst

November 21, 2015

Ivan,Sally and kids, we are truly sorry to hear of your loss.Sherry and I will have the family in our prayers. Miss seeing everyone.

Phil & Sheila Vaclavik

November 21, 2015

Ivan, Sally and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom and grandmother. May God be with you at this time.

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