Irene Dirks
February 16, 1926 - January 15, 2021
Irene Dirks, 94, died January 15, 2021 at Bethel Home in Montezuma. She was born on February 16, 1926 in Montezuma, the daughter of Sam J. and Minnie Schmidt. Irene attended school in Montezuma. As a young girl, she answered the call of God and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, remaining faithful to the end. On August 3, 1947, Irene was united in marriage to Marvin Dirks. To this union, six children were born. They made the home in Montezuma before moving to South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Arizona. Irene worked as a caregiver to many. She later worked in Bethel Home. Irene worked until she was 80. Irene enjoyed quilting. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Richard Dirks and wife Carolyn of Jamesport, Missouri, Robert Dirks and wife Margaret of Hereford, Arizona, Lucille Schmidt and husband Milton of Pearce, Arizona, Dennis Dirks and wife Donna Mae of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ervin Dirks and wife Martha of Barron, Wisconsin, and Donald Dirks and wife Sue of Barron Wisconsin; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and six siblings, Susie Schmidt, Alice Smith, Alma Dirks, Dorothy Schmidt, Henry Schmidt, and LeeVern Schmidt. Funeral service will be held at Montezuma Mennonite Church on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM with Ministers Charles Schmidt and Lyndon Toews presiding. A Graveside service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Mountain Valley Church Cemetery in Willcox, with viewing one hour prior in the Mountain Valley Mennonite Church
Irene Dirks, 94, died January 15, 2021 at Bethel Home in Montezuma. She was born on February 16, 1926 in Montezuma, the daughter of Sam J. and Minnie Schmidt. Irene attended school in Montezuma. As a young girl, she answered the call of God... View Obituary & Service Information