Irene Hoffman's Obituary
Decatur- Irene Olsen Hoffman, 88, of Decatur passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 at Heartland Health Care Center in Decatur, Illinois.
He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. Psalm 91
As per Irene’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded, and a private family burial at Maroa East Cemetery will take place at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Memorials may be made to Heartland Health Care, arts and crafts.
Irene was born May 9, 1922 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Sarah (Rodger) Olsen. She married John L Hoffman in June 1943. Irene loved her privacy, made beautiful quilts, and taught a small Blue Bird to talk. She especially loved her home in St. Augustine, Fl.
Irene leaves behind to cherish her memories, sons; Djann Hoffman and wife Lisa of New Mexico, Thomas R. Hoffman and wife Mary Rose of Springfield, IL, and Jeffery S, Hoffman and wife Sheryl of Margate, Fl; daughters; Carol Lynn McGuire and husband William of Maroa, and Janet G. Hoffman of Margate, Fl; sister, Wilma Young and husband Bob of Sun City AZ, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, and many cousins.
Irene was greeted into Heaven by her husband, parents, 1 brother, and 2 sisters.
Irene’s family would like to especially thank Shonda, Londra, Tamara, and Sally and all those who provided care at Heartland Health Care Center.
Life! I know not what thou art, but know that thou and I must part; and when, or how, or where we met, I own to me’s a secret yet.
Life! we’ve been long together, through pleasant and through cloudy weather; Tis hard to part when friends are dear; Perhaps ’twill cost a sigh, a tear; then steal away, give little warning, “Choose thine own time; Say not good night, but in some brighter clime bid me Good Morning.” (Barbauld)
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