Irene Werner

June 26, 1923 - March 31, 2010

Irene Werner, of Vandalia Illinois, formerly of Pana, died Wednesday, March, 31st. Irene was born Thursday, June 26 1923, in Tower Hill Illinois the daughter of Edward and Jesse (maiden name Sanders) Baxter. Irene grew up in Tower Hill, she attended Ohalm School, and was a graduate of Rosamond High School. Irene married Harold W Werner on December 18, 1944, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oconee Illiois. Irene was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Pana. Irene worked for many years at the Western Electric in Montgomery Illinois, retiring in 1974. She was a member and past president of Ladies VFW in Yorkville Irene is survived by her daughters Kathleen McGill, and Bernetta Rice, and her husband James. Four sons Melvin Werner, David Werner spouse Debbie, Frank Werner spouse Sharon, and Wayne Werner spouse Cindy. She was grandmother to sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Frances Franko, and brother Eugene Baxter. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers Harold and John Baxter, and a grandson David.