Irene Nielsen Obituary
Irene Nielsen of Yankton, South Dakota passed away on July 6, 2026. Irene, born on July 12, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Irene Nielsen to show support.
Irene will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Irene will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Irene’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Nielsen and Berdetta Nielsen (Huber); and her brother Robert (Patricia). She is survived by: her sister Kathy Schanche (Dave); her nieces, Diana (Don) and Dawn (Pat); her godchild Kim (Chris); her nephews, David, Dale (Chantel) and Bryan (Elysia); and her great-nieces, Aeslie (Kory) and Mackenzie. She is also survived by four great great nephews and one great great niece.
