Irene Baldwin-Burke-Zwolle, 87, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.
She was born at home on Southside in Paintsville, Kentucky, on March 14, 1928 being the youngest child of Frederick Henry and Mary Frances Sublett Baldwin.
Irene was very active in her children's lives and enjoyed having big family get togethers in her home. A few of the many things that she loved doing were tending to her yard filled with beautiful flowers, cooking, sewing, quilting and learning to decorate many different cakes with her sister, Kathryn.
On June 4, 1946, Irene married John Burke and he passed away on August 7, 1957 and on May 9, 1958, she married Tom Zwolle and he passed away on June 26, 1991.
She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Burke and Delma (Ron) Lindsay, Marion; three sons, John (Bud) (Barbara) Burke, New Albany, Chuck (RuthAnn) Zwolle, Indianapolis, and Tony (Judy) Zwolle, Marion; three granddaughters, Tonya (Kevin) Davidson, Ti (Jeff) Hildebrand and Jessica Zwolle; five grandsons, Michael (Samantha South) Zwolle, JT Burke, Preston (Echo) Zwolle, Chandler Zwolle and Spencer (Kate) Morgan; four great granddaughters, Daisy Zwolle, Jillian Pegg and twins that are due in January; four great grandsons, Jake Hildebrand, Gage Zwolle, Brennan VanBuskirk and James Morgan; a special daughter-in-law, Cindi (Chuck) Bumgartner; two brothers, Frederick (Roberta) Baldwin, Paintsville, KY, Robert (Delma) Baldwin, Carey, OH and more family and friends than can be listed.
Irene was preceded in death by five sisters, Mable (Ray) Spears, Enola Mae (Otis) Webb, Mary "Tib" (Brad) Bradley, Lodessia (Jack) Endicott and Kathryn (Charles) West; and four brothers, William (Sarah) Baldwin, George (Zelda) Baldwin, Clarence (Roxie) Baldwin, and one infant baby brother.
The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Mark Davis and staff for many years of personal, dedicated care and to the Kindred caregivers, Ashley, Penny, Heather and Dr. Hussain, and Dr. Tabbert.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015, calling hours will start at 11 AM to 1 PM with funeral immediately following. Burial will be held at Grand Prairie Cemetery. Memorials can be given to the Kindred At Home, 1199 Delaware Ave. Suite 102A Marion, Ohio 43302. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
NOV 30. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Boyd-Born Funeral Home
122 West Columbia Street
Marion, OH, 43302
Service
NOV 30. 1:00 PM
Boyd-Born Funeral Home
122 West Columbia Street
Marion, OH, 43302
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