Marilyn Irish

Marilyn R. Irish, age 87, of Potosi, died Friday, March 7, 2014, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Marilyn was born on April 6, 1926 in Beetown, a daughter of Dustin and Ocea (Laufenberg) Potter. She was united in marriage to Richard Irish on February 3, 1945 in Lancaster.Marilyn was a farm wife, and shared her husbands passion for farming, trapping, and buying furs. She also worked at the Lancaster Care Center for many years, where she made many close friends. Marilyn also enjoyed bird watching, angels, flowers, gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.Marilyn is survived by her two sons, Brian, and Brent (Jackie), both of Potosi; her six grandchildren, Raina (Scott) Heckel, Jennifer (Timothy) Irish, Justin (Jessica) Irish, Jeremy Irish, Jesse Irish, and Nathan (Amy) Irish; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Allbee of Potosi, and Opal (Harley) Turner of Dubuque; her beloved dog, Babe; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives & friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2000; her parents; a son, Gary; her daughter, Kathryn Irish; a daughter-in-law, Rose Irish; her brothers, LaVern and Cecil Potter; three sisters, Glenice Albee, Hazel Levins, and Lulu Pritchett; a brother-in-law, Lorraine Laugeson; and her close friend, Patsy Rice.Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Lancaster, with Pastor David Froemming officiating. Burial was in Boice Creek Cemetery, Potosi Township. Friends called from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 10, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lancaster is assisting the family.