Irene Katherine Button

 

Irene Katherine Button, age 91, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 05, 2017 at the Big Flats Cemetery.   Rev. John K. Stake will officiate.

Irene was born October 25, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois to Andrew and Rose (Dropinski) Nazimek.   She married Franklin Cleo Button on November 30, 1946.  They made their home in Big Flats, Wisconsin.  Irene worked at Ore Ida Potato Company in Plover, Wisconsin.

Irene enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Rose Nazimek; husband, Franklin Button; son, Jairus Button; granddaughter: Rebecca Lynn Joswick; sisters: Genevieve Cracky and Isabelle Jannotta; brothers:  Henry Nazimek, John Nazimek and Frank Nazimek; half-brothers:  George Bender and Louis Bender.

Survivors:

Daughter:  Roxana (Robert) Oliver of Friendship, Wisconsin

Grandchild:  Jesse (Toby) Button of Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Grandchild:  Jean (Ken Brauner) Hilson of Friendship, Wisconsin

Grandchild:  Laura (Tony) Joswick of Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Grandchild:  Heather (Clay) Smith of Friendship, Wisconsin

Great-Grandchild:  Andrew Button

Great-Grandchild:  Melody Button

Great-Grandchild:  Hunter Smith

Great-Grandchild:  Jordan Smith

Great-Grandchild:  Sierra Joswick

Great-Grandchild:  Lizzie Joswick

Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

 

 

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  1. Michelle and Curt Pollex says:
    October 6, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    Thinking of y’all with the loss of your grandma. May God comfort your hearts and keep your memories close. Hugs~

  2. Annette Lawrence says:
    October 6, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    My deepest sympathies Roxy and your family. I have lots of great memories when we we came down to visit. She always had a pot of coffee ready for anyone who came to the house. She was so much fun to be around.

  3. Nancy Jannotta says:
    October 6, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Aunt Irene,
    Thank you for all the good times. I’ve been missing you and loving you unconditionally until the day I die. You were an inspiration and the greatest aunt I’ve ever had. Until we meet again.

    Love Always, your niece,
    Nancy Jannotta from Chicago, IL
    My sympathy goes to Roxy, Jeannie, Heather, and the whole Button Family.

  4. Barb Seaman McCue says:
    October 6, 2017 at 4:29 am

    Roxi and family so sorry for your loss. I have good memories of being out to your folks house. May your memories comfort you in this time of sorrow. Hugs

  5. Valerie Mecklenurg-Holland says:
    October 5, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    So sorry to hear of this..hugs smooches to you all..love you.

  6. Beth Bickford says:
    October 5, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    Very sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. She was such a sweet lady and always brightened my day at the Manor. God bless your family during your time of sorrow.

  7. Judy Alderman says:
    October 5, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    So sorry for your families loss

  8. Mark & Peggy Wms Bond says:
    October 5, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    Roxy so sorry our condolences to you and your family Hugs and prayers

  9. Kathy zschernitz says:
    October 5, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    RIP my sweet friend Irene. ❤

  10. Holly Manthey says:
    October 5, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    Roxanne, Jeannie,,Heather, So sorry for your loss! Love You guys.

  11. Jen Armstrong says:
    October 5, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I’m sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed taking care of her at Villa Pines. She is and will be missed.

  12. Peg Lecy says:
    October 5, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    So sorry on your loss

  13. Penny Sellhausen says:
    October 5, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Sorry for your families loss. I enjoyed seeing her when ever I visited my mom.

  14. Jodi Lecy Helgeson says:
    October 5, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Heather and family, I’m sorry about your loss.