Irene Clara Mullenbach

Irene Clara Mullenbach passed away surrounded by her family on January 20, 2024. She was born June 10, 1933 in New Haven to the late Clem and Clara Johanns. She graduated from Osage High School in 1951. Irene was united in marriage to Norbert Mullenbach on April 11, 1953 and they spent almost 50 years together before Norbert’s passing in 2002. Norbert and Irene made their home on the family farm where Irene was a beloved wife and homemaker, sharing her love for cooking and baking with all who entered their home. Her grandchildren will always fondly remember her homemade buns at every holiday and family gathering, along with her cinnamon rolls and cookies. Irene was a gifted quilter and enjoyed her time on her bowling league that spanned over decades. She also enjoyed her many outings with the “Birthday Group.” Irene was a faithful servant of God. She was an active member of the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville and later in life the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Irene’s life was marked by countless acts of service that reflected her love and concern for family, friends, and her greater community. Irene is survived by her five children, Mike (Linda) Mullenbach, Mark (Carol) Mullenbach, Mary Mullenbach, Steve (Brenda) Mullenbach, and Lisa Wall (Travis Johnson). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Mullenbach, Marie LaValley, Michael Leonard, Erik Mullenbach, Steven Mullenbach, Allen Mullenbach, Tony Mullenbach, Tyler Mullenbach, Britney Mullenbach, Mitchell Roe, Emma McNamee, and Thomas Wall along with several great grandchildren. Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norbert, a daughter, Ann Marie, a great-granddaughter, Bella Mullenbach, her parents and her eight siblings, Lawrence, Raymond, Clem, Clair, Mary, Grace, Gertie, and Agnes. The family would like to thank the Faith Lutheran Home and North Iowa Hospice for the loving care they provided in her final days. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family for donation to a charity of their choice. Visitation will be Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville from 5:00 – 7:00. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Visitation Catholic Church with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery.