Preceded in death by her parents, Abner and Helen Hoyhtya; sister, Lorraine Skog; brother, Peter Hoyhtya. Irene is survived by her sisters, Marge Powers and Carol Maunu; several nieces and nephews.
Irene worked as a private secretary for many years with Virginia Chemicals and 10 years with General Mills.
Service will take place at 1:30pm on Monday, February 13 at Sunset Funeral Chapel, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd NE, Minneapolis. Burial to immediately follow at Sunset Cemetery.