Irene Moe

Irene E. Moe, 87, of Chippewa Falls and formerly of the town of Lafayette, died Sunday evening, September 18, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

She was born January 13, 1924 in Chippewa Falls to Minnie (Frerking) and Robert White. She was raised in the town of Lafayette, attended Elm Grove School and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1941.

Irene married Robert J. Moe on November 8, 1944 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls. They have resided in the town of Lafayette since their marriage. Irene and Bob were members of St. Bridget's Parish.

Survivors include: her husband, Robert; two daughters, Jacqueline (Gary) Pitts of New Auburn, Jeanne (Helene) Benink of Madison; three sons, James (Judy) Moe of Chippewa Falls, Jerome Moe of Cadott, Joseph Moe of Chippewa Falls; a sister, Marie Webb of Chippewa Falls; two brothers, Paul (Louise) White and Verner (Lillian) White all of Chippewa Falls; five grandchildren, Brian, Celeste and Katlyn Moe, Melissa Knutson, Michael Swoboda; six great-grandchildren, Dakota, Daniel and Dionna Pitts, Madeline and Alex Moe, and Grace Meyer; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by: her parents and a brother, Clifford White.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, September 22 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, town of Seymour, Eau Claire County with Fr. Victor Inbaraj officiating. Interment will be in the Bateman Cemetery, town of Lafayette.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. A prayer service led by Sister Yvonne Heiss will be held Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls is serving the Moe family.

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Afterservice

A funeral mass for Irene E. Moe, 87, of Chippewa Falls was held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, September 22, at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, town of Seymour. Fr. Victor Inbaraj officiated, and music was provided by Sister Yvonne Heiss. Readings were given by Steve Henry; gift bearers were great-grandchildren, Alex and Maddie Moe; and granddaughter, Celeste Moe shared personal reflections.

Interment was in Bateman Cemetery, town of Lafayette. Casket bearers were: Rob Meyer, Brian Moe, Daniel Pitts, Robert White, Don Webb, Michael White and Alex Moe.

During the visitation Wednesday evening, Sister Yvonne Heiss led a prayer service for family and friends at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls is serving the Moe family.