Irene M. Rahn

Irene M. Rahn (Miller)

Irene passed peacefully on June 16, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1928, the daughter of George and Marian (Parker) Miller in Pearl City, IL. She moved to Lanark, IL. her senior year in high school where she met her husband David L. Rahn (deceased). They were married in June 1949 and shared the next 52 years together in Mt. Morris, IL where Irene remained until her death. In Mt. Morris she worked at Kable News as an Administrative Assistant for 28 years. While raising her family, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, flower gardening, shopping, and travel. She is survived by her beloved daughter Cyndy Wedryk (husband Ron deceased) and son Jeff Rahn (wife Jan); as well as four cherished grandchildren: Stehanie Wedryk (husband Wayne), Nicole Lips, Jake Rahn (wife Brittney), Josh Rahn (wife Shana), six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her four brothers and three sisters. Family was the cornerstone of Irene’s life, beginning with a strong bond to her siblings and their families, then later her family and grandchildren. As a loving mother she placed the wellbeing of her children above her own, never looking for accolades. She was a private person, who enjoyed time with her friends and relatives and always enjoyed a good laugh! Mom/Grandma, know we will always and forever keep you in our hearts.

A memorial service will be held on Monday July 7, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, IL; with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday July 7, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until service time in Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be held in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, the family prefers donations to Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. IL Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061 (serenityhospiceandhome.org).

Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL 61054.