IRENE MARIE DEEKEN
April 20, 1935 ~ December 4, 2011
Irene Marie Deeken, 76, of Jefferson City, died Sunday, December 4, 2011, at St. Marys Health Center.
She was born on April 20, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary Catherine Terschluse Alfermann.
Irene received her education at St. Francis Borgia Schools in Washington, Mo.
On September 7, 1957, she was married to James P. Struebbe, to this marriage a daughter Jolene Marie was born on May 15, 1960. Mr. Struebbe preceded her in death.
While in Washington, she was Secretary/Treasurer for the AFL-CIO Union and later Purchasing Secretary for Washington Metal Products SECO Co.
On May 28, 1971, she was married to William John Deeken, Jr. at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Washington, Mo. at which time she became a resident of Jefferson City, Mo.
Irene was employed as a legal secretary for Attorney General John Danforthss office in 1971. She later was employed at Mutual Saving Bank for 24 years from October 2, 1972 through September 31, 1996 when she retired, serving as Assistant Vice President, IRA Administrator and Quality Control Officer of the Loan Department. After her retirement, Irene was able to spend quality time and care for her mother-in-law, Ruby Deeken.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church where she was active as a lector, greeter/usher, and as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary where she had served as President.
Irene was General Chairman of Concessions for the Helias Mothers Club for four years. She was a member of Jefferson City Newcomers Club (1971-1972), Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce (1984-1996), Governing Body of Jefferson City Area United Way (1996), and the Jefferson City Republican Ladies Club. She also was on the Staff Leadership Board of the Missouri League of Savings Institutions (1995-1996), Cole County Extension Council (2000-2001) serving as Secretary, Jefferson City Council of Clubs serving as Vice President, and Church Women United for 5 years.
Irene was active with the Jefferson City Lioness Club serving as President in 1996 and 2005, St. Marys Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered for Special Events at the hospital, Cole county Republican Club serving as Secretary in 1996, Daughters of Isabella, Glennon Circle 322, where she served as Chairman of the Calling Committee, Vice-Regent, and Regent for the past year, and Vitae Caring Foundation.
A former member of the California Country Club, she enjoyed golfing and swimming. Other hobbies included aerobics, workouts, crafts, and traveling. Irene especially enjoyed going to her grandchildrens functions and just hanging out with them.
Irene served as Treasurer for her husband who was a Missouri State Representative 114 District. Irene and Bill enjoyed the time meeting people and the invitations to all the social functions.
Survivors include: her husband, Bill Deeken, Jefferson City; three children, Jolene Struebbe (Jim Miller), Cincinnati, OH; Debbie (Steve) Lehman, California, Mo.; Jim (Mary Beth) Deeken, California, Mo.; ten grandchildren; and 30 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Ann Hanneken; and four brothers, Eddie, Ralph, Elmer, and James Alfermann.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Capital Improvements Fund, 216 Broadway Street, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101; or to St. Francis Borgia Regional High School Scholarship Fund for Alfermann family members, 1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, Mo 63090.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born on April 20, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary Catherine Terschluse Alfermann.
Irene received her education at St. Francis Borgia Schools in Washington, Mo.
On September 7, 1957, she was married to James P. Struebbe, to this marriage a daughter Jolene Marie was born on May 15, 1960. Mr. Struebbe preceded her in death.
While in Washington, she was Secretary/Treasurer for the AFL-CIO Union and later Purchasing Secretary for Washington Metal Products SECO Co.
On May 28, 1971, she was married to William John Deeken, Jr. at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Washington, Mo. at which time she became a resident of Jefferson City, Mo.
Irene was employed as a legal secretary for Attorney General John Danforthss office in 1971. She later was employed at Mutual Saving Bank for 24 years from October 2, 1972 through September 31, 1996 when she retired, serving as Assistant Vice President, IRA Administrator and Quality Control Officer of the Loan Department. After her retirement, Irene was able to spend quality time and care for her mother-in-law, Ruby Deeken.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church where she was active as a lector, greeter/usher, and as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary where she had served as President.
Irene was General Chairman of Concessions for the Helias Mothers Club for four years. She was a member of Jefferson City Newcomers Club (1971-1972), Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce (1984-1996), Governing Body of Jefferson City Area United Way (1996), and the Jefferson City Republican Ladies Club. She also was on the Staff Leadership Board of the Missouri League of Savings Institutions (1995-1996), Cole County Extension Council (2000-2001) serving as Secretary, Jefferson City Council of Clubs serving as Vice President, and Church Women United for 5 years.
Irene was active with the Jefferson City Lioness Club serving as President in 1996 and 2005, St. Marys Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered for Special Events at the hospital, Cole county Republican Club serving as Secretary in 1996, Daughters of Isabella, Glennon Circle 322, where she served as Chairman of the Calling Committee, Vice-Regent, and Regent for the past year, and Vitae Caring Foundation.
A former member of the California Country Club, she enjoyed golfing and swimming. Other hobbies included aerobics, workouts, crafts, and traveling. Irene especially enjoyed going to her grandchildrens functions and just hanging out with them.
Irene served as Treasurer for her husband who was a Missouri State Representative 114 District. Irene and Bill enjoyed the time meeting people and the invitations to all the social functions.
Survivors include: her husband, Bill Deeken, Jefferson City; three children, Jolene Struebbe (Jim Miller), Cincinnati, OH; Debbie (Steve) Lehman, California, Mo.; Jim (Mary Beth) Deeken, California, Mo.; ten grandchildren; and 30 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Ann Hanneken; and four brothers, Eddie, Ralph, Elmer, and James Alfermann.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Capital Improvements Fund, 216 Broadway Street, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101; or to St. Francis Borgia Regional High School Scholarship Fund for Alfermann family members, 1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, Mo 63090.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Bill,We send our sincere sympathy for the loss of Irene, a wonderful soul. We pray that you will be comforted by good memories and the support of family and friends.Ron & Nancy Vessell
Bill – Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in many people’s thoughts and prayers. I know that Irene is a huge loss, but I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories that you shared together. Let me know if I can ever be of assistance. – Todd
Bill, we send our sympathy for your loss. Illness prevented us from seeing you at the visitation, but know we are thinking of you and your family.
my heartfelt condolences to the family of Irene Deeken.She was a very nice person,always with a smile and kind word for everyone. I will miss seeing her.
IRENE WAS A CLASSEY LADY, I LAST SAW HER AT A CLASS REUNION. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HER FROM KINDERGARDEN ON. I WILL MISS HER. J.C. PHILIPP
Bill, I was truly saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your beautiful wife. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort you during this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May your many happy memories help see you through. Marilyn
To the Deeken Family,We would like to extend our condolences. Irene was a wonderful individual and will be greatly missed. Bill please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Tim & Pauline Forck
I have known Irene for a very long time, but not just long enough here, so very sad to see her gone,she was a very wonderful Lady,we were both from Washington,Mo.I knew all of her family, good christian people.I was happy to see their picture in the Sun.paper that they were on a trip together.What a memory for Bill .You and all the family have my deepest sympathy, she will be missed by a very lot of people, May God Bless Everyone
Bill & Family,My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Prayers are with you as you make this journey.
Bill and All,I was sorry to read of Irene’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to Bill and the family. We will remember all of you in our prayers.Irene was a classmate of our at St Francis Borgia class of 1953.
Bill and family: So sorry to hear of Irene’s sudden death. You have our heartfelt symptahy. I have wonderful memories of her when she bowled with my family 50 yrs. ago and then all the savings and loan get togethers we had. And then running into the two of you at differnt times. She was a special lady. I know how hard this Christmas will be without her. She will be singing with the angels in heaven and looking down on all of you with her wonderful smile. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Barb and Jerry
Dear Bill,I send my deepest sympathy for your loss.May God be with you as I know he is.sincerelyMary Gant
Bill,I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Guyla Gardner
Jolene,My deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother. May she rest in the peace of Jesus Christ.Susan
Dear Bill and family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Irene was a wonderful lady whose smile, and genuine concern for people will always be remembered. God Bless you and each of your family members. With Greatest Sympathy – Paul and Pam Stonner
Bill, Debbie, JIm and families, I cannot begin to tell you how very sorry and saddened i am to hear you have lost Irene. Words can’t express my sympathy. Love and prayers for all of you.
Bill and family: Words cannot express enough when you lose someone as special as Irene. May God Bless All of You.Rhonda Polly(Leona Deeken Busche’s daughter)
Bill,Your family has my condolences during this time. My mother and I (Pat Lock) shared a trip to Chicago with you a few years ago. What lovely people you are! She is a gem!Take Care!Lisa Fennewald
Bill and family,Please know that your family and friends at the Home Builders Association of Central Missouri are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Condolences to the family of Irene Marie Deeken.
No matter how old we are, losing a mother/wife is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be with you. With deepest sympathy, Cindy
Bill and family: I am so sorry for you loss of Irene. She is a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Bill and family, please accept my deepest sympathy, I always admired Irene’s gracious yet humorous manner. She indeed will be missed but her memory lives on. God Bless!
She was a lovely lady. And will be greatly missed.Our prayers are with the family. Eldora Jensen, your cousin, Regina Schulte’s granddaughter.
Our sincere condolences to each of Irene’s family members, and many friends. May God grant you each peace and comfort at this time.
My Dear loved ones, These words I wish to say, I went home to be with Jesus, And here is where I’ll stay. My pain and struggle is over; I’ll rest in peace today. Although I know you’ll grieve for me, Be strong, for it’s okay. I’m now at home in Heaven, Where there’s everlasting light. I’m in the arms of Jesus, Holding on to me so tight. Please try to carry on your life, For there’s still work to be done. Someday you’ll be rewarded And meet God’s only son. He came Himself to meet me, Oh what a glorious sight! When He put His arms around me, And I saw a beaming light. When your life on earth is over, Then He will call you home. It’s then you will truly see, The joy that’s yet to come.
We are in utter shock with this news. Bill, please know that we are praying for you, and all your loved ones, as you all must be devastated. And we will be here for you if you need anything. Anything. We just can’t believe that sweet Irene is gone.
Bill and family:Alan and I extend our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you. Lee Ann and Alan Braun
Our most sincere and deepest sympathy to Bill and family on your loss of Irene. We will remember her fondly.Greg and Marian Eskijian
Bill and Family:My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Let God guide you through this difficult time and memories stay with you all forever.I am Tharsilla (Pat) Lieneke’s daughter. She sends her sympathy as well. If you need anything please let us know.God Bless you.
Bill,We are so sorry for the loss of your wife. We had only recently met you and Irene through my dad, Bill. Our deepest sympathy.
Bill and Family,I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Irene. It was always a pleasure to visit with you when we would see you. Sending my deepest sympathy. David & LeAnn Meyer
Bill,I am so very sorry to hear about Irene. What a special lady and I know that she will be missed greatly by you and her entire family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill,Just wanted you to know how sorry I am to hear of Irene’s passing. You two made the perfect couple, complementing each other in every way. She will certainly be missed. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Bill.Jr. DeLay
gee, so very, very sorry for the loss of your wife, Irene! It will be one year this Sunday, that my wife Nancy passed away. I share your loss and my sincere sympathy to you.
My condolences on the passing of Irene, a very special lady who always had kind words and a passion for helping others. My prayers go out to Bill and the entire family.
Bill, Larry and I are so sad to hear of Irene’s passing. Please know you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy.
Bill and family-We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be remembered in our prayers. Our family thanks you for everything you have done for our family. Anything we can do, please let us know. We extend our deepest sympathy. Tom and Carol Backes and Family
Bill, We are sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.Charlie & Debbie
My heart goes out to you Bill and family. Irene was a beautiful person inside and out. She came into the Assembly Hall at St. Mary’s on last Thursday when we were assembling all the beautiful cookie trays and tins and she was so full of joy purchasing large trays of cookies. She will be missed in many many ways. God Bless.
Bill and family, so sorry to hear about Irene’s passing. Prayers are with you and your family.
Bill, Words cannot express how sorry I was to hear about Irene’s passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! Irene was such a sweet lady and will be truly missed! Melinda
Dear Bill and Family ~ It was with much sadness that we heard of Irene’s death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Bill, so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. My sincere sympathy.
As parishioners of St. Peters, we always enjoyed seeing the two of you at Mass and hearing Irene read the reading. We are so very sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
To Bill, Jolene, Jim, & Debbie, and all the family: Our hearts just break for your loss. And, you are in our prayers, today & in the weeks & to come. Knowing your great faith, the Lord will give you strength and comfort you in time. Please take care.With deepest sympathy, love & prayer..Mitch & Linda