Irene L. Pfeiffer

1919 - 2011

Irene L. Pfeiffer, 91, of Jacksonville, formerly of Easton, passed away at her home at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011. She was born June 29, 1919 in Metamora, IL to Chris and Mary (Zimmerman) Moldenhauer. She married Clarence Pfeiffer on October 15, 1940. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2008.

Mrs. Pfeiffer is survived by one son, Duane (Louise) Pfeiffer of Jacksonville and daughter, Janelle (Robert) Warner of Washington, IL as well as seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Harold and Howard Moldenhauer of San Jose, IL and Bill Moldenhauer of Pekin. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, Bud, Fred, Herman and three sisters, Leola, Pauline and Pearl.

Mrs. Pfeiffer was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church at Topeka for many years where she had served on the Ladies Aide. She had recently been attending the Church of the New Covenant in Jacksonville and was active in their Life Group.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. with visitation starting at 4:00 at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and burial of cremains will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery at Topeka at a later date. Rev. Tom Herbert will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grounds of Grace. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.