Irene Hoffman

Irene Anna Albertina (Schroeder) Hoffman age 89 of York, NE died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at York. Irene was born February 24, 1922 in Kenesaw, NE to Albert and Wilhemina (Berndt) Schroeder. Her family moved to Scottsbluff, NE where she met Gilbert Hoffman at the church they both attended. They were married on Christmas Day, 1939 and returned to York County, farming for many years as they raised 10 children. Irene enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and time spent in her kitchen, happily serving her large family. She worked 13 years at York general Hospital after her children were in school. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York and served the Ruth Mission Circle and the Prayer Team.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, youngest daughter Sharon Hoffman, great grandson Peyton Hoffman, great grand daughters Emillie Rain and Kassidie Rose Kupke, and her sister Alice Weinhold.

She us survived by her children and their spouses. Seven sons; Harry & Donna Hoffman of Lavista, NE, Clarence & Carolyn Hoffman of York, NE Roger & Lou Hoffman of Bradshaw, NE John & Barbara Hoffman of Polk, NE Robert & Vernalene Hoffman of Bradshaw, NE Matthew & Sandy Hoffman of Grand Island, NE, David and Lindy Hoffman of Lincoln, NE; Two daughters: Carol & Eugene Kupke of Lusk, WY and Diana & Robert Lewis of York, NE; 28 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and one expected; 4 great-great grandchildren and one expected; three sisters-in-law: Bernice Wiemer of York, Ardena Hoffman of Salt Lake City, UT and Anita Hoffman of Omaha, NE; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 20111 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York with the Reverend Mike Neidow and Tim McCall officiating. Burial was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Hampton, NE. Memorials may be directed to Pediatric Neurotransmitter Disorder in care of P.O. Box 180622 498 Lillian Court, Delafield, WI 53018