Stella Irene (Heitman) Stone, age 94, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Sauk County Health Care Center in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Interment will be at the Davis Corners Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Irene was born on May 22, 1924, in Adams County, Wisconsin to Robert and Hazel (Walker) Heitman.
Before marriage, she worked for a family in Chicago.
Irene married Theodore R. Stone on December 15, 1943, in Wisconsin Dells. Theodore preceded Irene in death on August 4, 1990.
She was a devoted mother and a hard working farm wife, driving tractor when needed or making meals for the threshing crew. She also would spend many hours helping her mother, brother, and sister on the family farm where she grew up.
Irene enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; playing, reading books, picking berries, and taking long walks to visit neighbors. She was an excellent cook, always baking German chocolate cake, angel food cake or lemon pie for family birthdays. Her fried chicken was a favorite. Irene put in a large garden each year and enjoyed the many birds she kept well fed.
Irene was a member of the Twin Valley Snow Drifters snowmobile club and looked forward to the weekly Sunday afternoon rides with family and friends.
Irene always had a smile on her face and a helping hand when needed. She will be missed.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Hazel Heitman; sisters, Blanche (Adolph) Bork; Mildred Heitman; Lucille (Frederick) Speich; Berneice (Merle) Albee; brothers, Howard (Rose) Heitman, and Leroy Heitman.
Survivors:
Son: Neal (Shirley) Stone
Daughter: Karen (Dennis) Podoll
Grandson: Matthew (Katherine) Stone
Granddaughter: Dr. Sheila (Mark Spong) Stone
Grandson: Michael (Maryam Mohammadi) Podoll
Grandson: Kasey (Megan Baer) Podoll
Great-Grandson: Theodore Stone
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Neil and Karen, This is Genevieve Stone Foss. I was a bridesmaid in your parents wedding and Karen’s third grade teacher at
Plainville. I am sorry to hear about your mothers passing. She had a good long life and I am sure you will miss her.
Aunt Irene was a kind and caring person. I loved her for these qualities although I didn’t get to spend as much time with her as I would of liked. I was just too far away.
Neal and Karen – I hope you find peace in her loving memory.
Our deepest sympathies to the Stone family!
Sorry to hear of her passing. Our prayers for the family.
Sorry for your loss, your Mom was a very nice person, someone I’ll remember with a smile on her face as in the picture.
May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
My Thoughts and Prayers are with the family.