119 Third Street Southwest ~ Rugby, North Dakota ~ 58368-1797
Chapel of the Cross ~ Towner, North Dakota
Jon M. Stork - President / Licensed Director
Phone: 701.776.6381 ~ 701.537.5130
Fax: 701.776.5916
email: afhrugbytowner@gondtc.com
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Irene Wolfe
Irene Wolfe, the daughter of Frank and Philomena (Schmaltz) Miller was born on April 2, 1934 in Orrin, North Dakota. She died at the age of 82 years on Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 at the Heart of America Care Center in Rugby, North Dakota. Irene was raised in the home of her parents. On April 15, 1952, she was united in marriage to Walter Wolfe in Orrin, North Dakota. The couple made their home in rural Fillmore, where they farmed and raised their family. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Balta, the Esmond VFW Auxiliary, the Esmond Senior Citizens and the Rugby Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking, canning, bingo and time with family and friends. Irene is survived by her children, Richard Wolfe of Esmond, Sharon (Danny) Humble of Wahpeton, Bradley Wolfe of Hazen, Linda (Anthony) Sander of Greeley, Colorado, Joseph (Penny) Wolfe of Bismarck, Allen (Teresa) Wolfe of Jamestown and George (Jaime) Wolfe of Bismarck; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Mabel (Myron) Cunning of Gold Canyon, Arizona, Bernice Volk of Watford City and Anna Volk of Rugby; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter on January 29, 2012; her parents; her stepfather, Friedrich Nissen; brothers, Roy Miller, Johnnie Miller and Christ Miller; and sister, Margerita Miller. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Knox with burial at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. Father Tom Graner, Celebrant.
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Posted Condolences:
We wish to send our condolences to each of you during this difficult time of Irene's passing. May it comfort you to know she is in God's care now. May God bless you and may she rest in peace.
Ben and Betty Axtman
I offer my love and prayers to each member of Irene's family. I am so sad on hearing the news and also believe that with death, life is not ended only changed, and Irene is ever so near to all of you. I have many happy memories of Irene coming to family celebrations. My parents were Chris and Clara Miller Schmaltz and though we lived in Mayville, she would make the trip and it was a joyful time when we all got together. May God gift you with peace.
Sister Lorraine Schmaltz
On behalf of EHS Class of 1971, I am sending our condolences to our classmate Richard as he mourns the lost of his mother, Irene. She was quite the lady and could often be found at various events or occasions in Esmond, which allowed me to catch up on how Richard was doing. Her talents in the kitchen were appreciated every time she brought something to a potluck or volunteered to bring one of her delicious bars or desserts to whatever the occasion might be. Most notable for me was the Memorial Day dinner. Her zesty personality and culinary delights will be missed amongst many other of her good qualities. Our hearts and prayers to you Richard and your brothers and sisters. We'll be thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Yvonne Rieger Westrum
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