Willia Irene Hofer

Irene Hofer, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Carmel Home. She was born on April 27, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to the late Roy and Ethel Noble. Irene was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, reading, working crossword puzzles, boating at Lake of the Ozarks, and teaching Bible School. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and playing with her dog, Scooter. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Noble, and two sisters, Dorothy Hoch and Sybil Lane.

Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Jerry Hofer, children, Dr. Jeffrey Hofer and wife Lynn of Owensboro, Jerry Hofer and wife Sharon of Lynn Haven, FL, and Christine Renuard and husband Richard of Jacksonville, Ark., and seven grandchildren, Jason (Betsy) Hofer, Jill (Andy) Labanauskas, Rachel Hofer, Kaitlyn Hofer, Cale Harden, Riggs Tolson, and Sara Kingsley Tolson.

Private services were held. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Carmel Home, 2501 Old Hartford Rd., Owensboro, KY 42303. Online condolences may be placed at www.glennfuneralhome.com.