Irene Stella Batershall, 97, of Door Village, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014.
She was born Oct. 1, 1917, in Mason City, IL, to Stella and Sidney Gardner.
Irene grew up in Decatur, IL, then moved to Chicago in 1937. She married Charles Batershall in 1944 and the couple moved to Door Village, IN, in 1957 after Austenal (Howmet Alcoa) moved from Chicago to LaPorte in 1956. Charles preceded her in death in September of 1997.
Irene was a homemaker and an active member of the Door Village community and Door Village United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, James (Barbara) Batershall of Spring Hill, FL.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Door Village United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Tiedeman officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Door Village United Methodist Church, 3502 W. Joliet Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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