It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Irene R. Esch of Effingham, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 97, on April 22, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Irene R. Esch to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Adolph Hoffmeister and Martha Hoffmeister (Vandre); her husband Harold; her son Mark; and her sisters, Gertrude Winter, Leona Feezel and Evelyn.

She is survived by : her sons, David Esch (Lora) of Indianapolis, IN and Randy Esch (Cindy) of Effingham; her grandchildren, Bradley Esch of Westfield, IN, Jacqueline Esch of Carmel, IN, Michael Esch (Leslie) of Lake Norman, NC, Cody Esch (Michaela) of St. Louis, MO and Carly Esch of Effingham; and her great grandchildren, Ethan, Landon Esch of Indianapolis, IN, Crew, Collyns Esch of St. Louis, MO and Anne Mae Esch of Lake Norman, NC..

Visitation was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the St John's Lutheran Church (901 W Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Arborcrest Memorial Park or St John's Altar Guild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home