Irene M. Dums

1939-2022

Irene M. Dums, age 83, of Rib Lake, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Aspirus Medford Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Rev. Patrick McConnell will officiate. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at the St. Ann Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to Historic St. Ann’s, Inc.

Irene was born in Chelsea, on May 25, 1939, to the late Rudolph and Evelyn (Olsen) Thums. She was married to James Dums on June 24, 1961; he passed away on June 17, 2007.

Irene graduated from Highland School in the Township of Greenwood and later entered the workforce holding jobs at Gem Products Shoe Factory of Rib Lake, Master Clean, and cutting boughs for La-Grander’s. She was involved in Highlanders 4-H and was a charter member and historian of Historic St. Ann’s, Inc. Irene enjoyed sewing quilts and potholders, gardening, bread making, and family history.

Survivors include her children, Martin Dums, Randall (Lisa) Dums, Bonnie (Joe) Schmidtfranz, and Paul (Chryllyn) Dums; her brother, Gerald (Laura) Thums; and her brother-in-law, Anthony Pogorzelski. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Jeremy, Sadie, Alex, Brody, Cory, Chris, Kurt, Kent, Karah, KC, Hannah, and Taylor; and her great-grandchildren, Adam, Lexi, Kip, Korbin, Kallen, Hank, Huck, Grey, Charlie, and Avelynn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Evelyn; her husband, James; infant son, Russell, and infant daughter, Laurie; her sister, Karen Pogorzelski; and her daughter-in-law, Debra Dums.

Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

You may view Irene’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com.

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