Irene M. Wortmann

HARTINGTON — Irene M. Wortmann, 98, Hartington, died Dec. 18, 2021, at the Arbor Care Center, Hartington.

Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 23 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating.

Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.

Pallbearers were her sons, Charles Wortmann, Anthony Wortmann, Ronald Wortmann, Frederick Wortmann, Joseph Wortmann, and Randall Wortmann.

Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgranddaughter.

Visitation and a Vigil Service were Wednesday at church, and continued Thursday, one hour prior to services.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Irene Mary Wortmann was born April 23, 1923, to Stephen and Rosina (Becker) Klug, St. Helena. She grew up on a farm near St. Helena and attended St. Mary’s School until the eighth grade. She then continued to live on the farm. Irene received the sacraments at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Helena.

Irene married Francis Wortmann June 23, 1948, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Helena. After their marriage, they lived on the Anton Wortmann farm place for 40 years until May 1988, when they moved to their new home in Hartington. They then attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Irene was a member of the Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters, Catholic Order of Foresters, Bow Valley, and the Holy Trinity Guild. She was also a 4-H leader and had a Holy Hour of Adoration since moving to Hartington.

Irene enjoyed doing house work, cooking, and baking for her family and friends. For many years, she sewed baby quilts for the missions. She also volunteered at the senior center and enjoyed gardening and flowers.

Irene is survived by 10 children, Charles (Tina) Wortmann, Lincoln; Anthony (Mary) Wortmann, Stanton; Ronald (Danette) Wortmann, Hartington; Sharon (Perry) Klein, Hot Springs, S.D.; Charlotte (David) Reifert, Norfolk; Frederick (Lori Munter) Wortmann, Norfolk; Geralda (Richard) Heikes, Hartington; Joseph (Sue) Wortmann, Raymond; Susan (Dan) Thomas, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Randall (Marla) Wortmann, Hartington; son-in-law, Glen Kreikemeier, Dodge; daughter-in-law, Carol Wortmann, Naples Fla.; 36 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Mildred Sternhagen, Tabor, S.D.; and a sister-in-law, Doris Klug, St. Helena.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, April 26, 2020; her parents; a son, David; a daughter, Rose Kreikemeier; granddaughter, Ronni Kreikemeier; a daughter-in-law, Connie Wortmann; brothers, Edwin, Marcus, Gerald, Victor, Roman, Edward, and Andrew; and one sister, Anna Mary Filips.