Irene Oakeson

Irene Oakeson, 95, of Columbus died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Funeral services are 11:00 am Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continues on Thursday morning from 10:00 am until service time at the church. Interment is in Columbus Cemetery.

Irene Oakeson was born March 24, 1926, in Columbus to William and Anna (Janicek) Bruckner. She grew up on the family farm in Polk County where she attended schools. On July 17, 1948, Irene was united in marriage to Kenneth Oakeson in Gregory, SD. Irene worked at Dale Electronics for over 40 years.

Irene was always active with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, going to many of their events and activities. Irene enjoyed camping with her husband and was always at her husband's side as they fished and traveled. She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, and if something needed to be done, she was doing it. Irene was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and participated in a Dale retirement group with her friends from work.

She is survived by:
Son Gary (Carla) Oakeson of Plattsmouth
Daughter Sandra (Jerome) Bruckner of Yutan
5 Grandchildren 11 Great Grandchildren

She is preceded in death by:
Husband Kenneth Oakeson
Parents William and Anna Bruckner
Brother Harold Bruckner
Brother Leland Bruckner
Twin-Sister Lorene Mick