Memorial
Irene H. Vig, 96, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Wednesday, December 17 at Hallmar in Cedar Rapids. Services will be held on Monday, December 22, at 11 AM at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories with a visitation beginning at 9 AM. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Irene Hazel Vig was born on March 27, 1918 to Elbert and Annie Gunderson Sherrets in Quasqueton, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Porter “Mickey” Vig on December 2, 1939 in Cedar Rapids. He passed away in 1986. Irene enjoyed being with her family and friends, as well as the special kinship she shared at The Salvation Army while attending exercise classes, craft classes, and volunteering. She never gave up hope that the Cubs would make it to the World Series. Irene started playing with the Cedar Rapids Wilsons Girls Softball Team in 1937 and continued until she was 32. She enjoyed watching most all sports on T.V., but her true joy came when she went to watch her grand and great grandchildren participate. Irene loved to travel, go fishing, watching the birds, gardening, and making new friends.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Sharon (Tom) Rosenberger and Judy (Dennis) Usher both of Cedar Rapids; 5 grandchildren, Diana Rosenberger, Christine (Brian) Rogers, Angie (Don) Northup, Matthew (Tina) Usher, and Allison (Craig) Wilhelm; 10 great grandchildren, Amanda, Jennifer, Miranda, Drew, Tony, Olivia, Levi, Marie, Raquel, and Renee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mickey; 5 sisters and 2 brothers.
Our special thanks to God for giving us her life for 96 years, to Hallmar (for the beyond excellent care), Hospice of Mercy, Diane Norton, ARPN, and to all her family and friends who had the privilege of sharing her love, laughter, and life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids, 1000 C Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Quasqueton Historical Society, 105 North Water Street PO Box 224, Quasqueton, Iowa 52326.