Irene M. Meisenhelter

February 15, 1907 - November 13, 2002

Irene M. Meisenhelter, 95 of Urbana formerly of Decatur, died on Wednesday November 13, 2002 in the Champaign County Nursing Home in Urbana, Illinois where she has lived for the last 3 years. Graveside service will be 2 P.M. Friday November 15, 2002, there will be no visitation. J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials to Pilgrim Lutheran Church or Building Fund of First Christian Church 1509 W. John, Champaign Illinois. Irene was born in Decatur on February 15, 1907 the daughter of Willis L. and Mattie Downey Ward. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, and worked as a C.N.A. at Lincoln Manor Nursing Home for 17 years, retiring in 1987. Irene married Harry E. Meisenhelter on June 1, 1924 and he preceded her in death in November of 1966. Surviving are her son, E. Lynn Meisenhelter Dorothy of Urbana; daughter, Carol Tertocha Ray of Decatur; several grandchildren, great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband and three sisters preceded her in death.