Irena Shemkus Obituary
In loving memory of Irena Shemkus of West Union, Ohio, who departed this world on October 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Irena leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Irena has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Reeva Prine and Lewis Prine; her husband William Shemkus; her brother Clifford Prine; her stepdaughter Joy Pauly; and her close friend William Wilhelm.
She is survived by: her siblings, Fran Light, Juanita Nelting, Donna Richter (Paul) and David Prine (Lois); and her stepson Pete Shemkus. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and several friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Children of the Night, Operation Smile, the Children's Home in West Union, Ohio or to the Salvation Army.
