Irene Estella Kielcheski 97 of Bergland passed away Friday October 26. She was born December 7th 1914 in Greenwood, Wisconsin to the late Elizabeth and Bert Brown.

After high school Irene attended the University of Wisconsin. she was married to George Kenneth Kielcheski on December 18th 1937 in Winter Wisconsin the couple moved to Bergland in 1943, George was employed by the White River Timber Co a subsidiary of Edward Hines Lumber Co. of Chicago Ill.

Irene is survived by 1 son: Kenneth of Merriweather, nephews and nieces.

Irene was an active member of the Bergland Methodist church she loved outdoor sports, a former member of the snow Ryder club, she was active in all of Bergland high school activities, she also loved her flower gardening.

Irene was preceded in death: by her husband 1990, a sister Maude, 5 Brothers: Loren, Russell, Keffilit, Neil and Bert.

Funeral service for Irene will be held Tuesday October 30 11 a.m. at the Bergland Methodist church with Pastor Ted Trudgeon, there will be a 1 hour visitation at the church prior to the services. Donations may be made to the Bergland Methodist Church in Bergland interment will be made in Lakeview cemetery.

Dennis Brown of the Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family