Irene Savaloja

C. Irene Savaloja, age 87, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Care Center on Friday, January 16, 2009. Services are planned for Thursday, January 22 at 11:00 at The Staples Alliance Church with Pastor Mike Picconatto officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 at the Brenny Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Irene was born to Gustav and Valeria (Porter) Beyer on May 11, 1921. She grew up in the Deer Creek, MN area, attended a country school and, while at home, lovingly cared for her invalid brother. Irene married Reuben Savaloja on July 6, 1946 in Wadena, MN. They lived in various locations in Central Minnesota and North Dakota before settling in Staples, MN after their retirement. She dearly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Irenes hobbies were crocheting, ceramics, and quilting.

Irene will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children, Janice (Raymond) Laventure of Grand Forks, ND, Charlotte (Melvin) Daniels of Staples, MN, Gary (Becky) of Grand Forks, ND, and Timothy (Charlotte) of Chanhassen, MN; grandchildren, Lorie (Peter) Schultz, Terry (Katie) Daniels, Cheryl (Blaine) Sivertson, Jeremy (Missie) Daniels, Jeffery Daniels, Matthew (Aretha) Savaloja, Maija (Dean) Duppong, Leah (Andrew) Hjelle, Andrew (Laura) Savaloja, Amanda Savaloja; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother; and three sisters.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples.

Submitted by: Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples 218-894-1910