Irene L Wing's Obituary
Obituary
Edmore - Irene L (Beck) Wing, age 85, of St. Johns, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Grace Haven, with family by her side. Irene was born February 20, 1936, in Lansing, the daughter of Carle P and Marian Beck. She was raised in the Crystal area. Irene graduated from St. Johns Public Schools. Irene married Joe Wing on October 24, 1953, in Crystal. She was a home maker and helped her husband on the family farm. Irene was a member of the Lansing Moose Lodge. She was a world champion in horseshoes. She enjoyed dancing, spending time outside, gardening, fishing, and roller skating. She excelled as a dancer, especially ballroom dancing.
Irene is survived in death by her husband, Joseph Wing of St. Johns; children, Scotty Joe (Carolyn) Wing of St. Johns, Jeffrey Charles (Jill) Wing of St. Johns, Randy J. (Leah) Wing of Arkansas, Lisa Mae (David) Wilson; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann (Michael) Shuster of Grandville, and Janet Kay (Rex) Cole of Grant, MI; one brother-in-law, Peter Pascalenos; several nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Marian Beck; and one son, Rodney Wing; one brother Carl Beck of St. Johns; and two sisters Betty Helms, and Beverly Pascalenos.
Funeral services for Irene will be Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 am with the family accepting friends for visitation starting at 9:00 am at Lowe United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. A luncheon will be held at the church following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice. Condolences to the family may be made utilizing the guestbook at www.brighamfuneralchapel.com
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