Irene was born on July 1, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Herbert and Marilyn (Timpe) Dowidat.
She attended Orland Schools and later graduated from Angola High School. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, bird watching, and gardening.
Irene married Charles Lynn Wilsey on October 25, 1964 in Angola, Indiana.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Wilsey of Fremont, Indiana, daughters, Robin Ward of Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Amy (Barney) Ross of Fremont, Indiana, three grandchildren, Brandin Ross, Josie Ross, and Chloe Ward, a brother, Richard (Rosie) Dowidat of Angola, Indiana, and a sister Kathleen (Gary) Bowles of Columbia, Ohio.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm Monday, August 10, 2020 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Pastor Mike Cain will officiate the service.
Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 12 pm until 1 pm Monday, August 10, 2020 at Beams Funeral Home.
We will be following the CDC requirements for social distancing and facial covering guidelines during this time.
Burial will follow the service at Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.
Memorial donations in her memory may be directed to Heartland Hospice.
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