Irene Cholewa's Obituary
Irene Cholewa, age 96, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 6:17 a.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL. Irene was born on January 23, 1921 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Ira and Beulah (Dempsey) Davis. On April 7, 1947, she married Mirl Creed and he preceded her in death on March 3, 1985. She later married Joseph R. Cholewa on November 11, 1987 in Las Vegas, NV and he preceded her in death on September 2, 2006. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL. Irene enjoyed bowling in her younger years and still enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking and entertaining. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and both husbands. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Jay Lowder officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday morning at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
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