IRENE ETHEL EISENZOPH

Irene Ethel Eisenzoph, 81, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at the Falls Good Samaritan Society in International Fall, Mn.
Irene was born Sept. 29, 1931 in Fort Frances, Ont.
She grew up in Fort Frances and graduated from Fort Frances High School. She moved to International Falls in 1955 and has lived there since.
She was a hockey fan all of her life, and loved watching her grandchildren play. She also enjoyed woodcrafting, gardening, going to rummage sales, camping, spending time at the lake, and playing cards.
She was a member of the Ladies Elks and also volunteered at the International Falls Bass Tournament.
Irene will be remembered for her sense of humour and love of life.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ludger Guerrette and Glorianna Johnson; one brother, Ronald Derendorf; and two sisters, Beatrice Matthews and Betty Sivonen.
Irene is survived by one sister, Viola Derendorf of Fort Frances, Ont.; four daughters, Debra (Kevin) Gradishar of Aurora, Mn., Sue (Mark) Betterman of Superior, Wis., Heidi Hilfer (Craig Wood) of International Falls, Mn., and Holly Maki of Hibbing, Mn.; 10 grandchildren, Jess Johnston, Amanda Heimbach, Dylan Hall, Allen Mann, Jody Mann, Joshua Mann, Brooke Mann, Bradley Eisenzoph, Kayely Wallen, Tyler Maki, Jared Betterman, and Rhianon Betterman; and three great-grandchildren, Angela Johnston, Jeremy Johnston, and Libby Mann.
A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, Jan. 10 from 1-3 p.m. at Green-Larsen Mortuary in International Falls.
Condolences may be offered at www.greenlarsen.com