In Memory of Amelia Irwin

Amelia Irwin, age 90, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Beverly Health Care in Columbus.  Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus with Reverend Tom Weisbecker officiating.  Burial is in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.  Visitation is 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday with a 3:00 p.m. Rosary and an 8:00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home.  Visitation continues Tuesday morning from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to St. Bonaventure Church.

Amelia Irwin was born October 7, 1914 in Krakow, Nebraska to Peter and Mary (Jarecki) Czarnick. She grew up in Fullerton and Columbus where she attended St. Anthony School. On June 1, 1935 Amelia was united in marriage to Fred Irwin in Columbus. The couple made their home in Columbus where she worked for Dr. Ronald Anderson, Godfather's Pizza and the Columbus Telegram. Amelia had many friends and enjoyed helping people. She loved going to church where she had an adoration hour for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, St. Bonaventure Guild and the Eagles Auxiliary. Amelia enjoyed dancing, playing cards, bingo and an occasional trip to the casino.

She is survived by:

Daughter Rosemary (Rudy) Brunkhorst of Columbus, NE
Daughter Norma (Don) Kirkland of Columbus, NE

Daughter Lois (Jim) Skalak of Columbus, NE

Son Jim (Debbie) Irwin of Columbus, NE
Daughter Connie Rassmussen of Council Bluffs, IA
Fifteen Grandchildren
Twenty-Three Great Grandchildren

She is preceded in death by:

Husband Fred Irwin
Father Peter Czarnick
Mother Mary Czarnick
Sister Josie Bialas
Sister Vera Cheloha
Brother Charlie Czarnick
Sister Rose Kantor
Sister Minnie Sokol
Sister Anna Tworek

2 Grandsons William Brian Irwin and Jonathan Irwin

1 Great-Grandson A.J. Carlson

Special Friend John Prososki

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