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May 14, 2010

Irene Vrzal

— Irene P. Vrzal, 89, long time Montgomery resident, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at The Villages in Lonsdale.

Irene was born August 30, 1920 to Charles and Ida Fehlandt in Jordan, MN. She attended school in Jordan and furthered her education in Mankato, MN. She was united in marriage to Harry S. Vrzal of Montgomery, on June 8, 1943 in North Branch. Prior to her marriage, she worked as a waitress in Jordan and was also a meter reader. After her marriage to Harry, she worked at Ruhlands Red Owl and raised six children. Irene and Harry owned and operated the Brass Rail in Montgomery for over 30 years. After selling the Brass Rail in 1974, Irene was busy working for Minnegasco, Holy Redeemer Parish, was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, and also helped at the Peace Center in New Prague. Irene was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery, where she was a communion distributor, choir member and also did alter care. She was very active in the Council of Catholic Women (CCW), Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Mission Sewing, Red Hat Society, and many other things that kept her on the go. Irene loved spending time with family and friends, which is very evident in her involvement in her card clubs, bingo parties, Senior Citizens, and so many other activities. Her hobbies included, fishing, sewing, crocheting, snow blowing, gardening, canning, and riding on her lawn mower. Nothing made her happier than being surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who referred to her as Grandma Moosh. Irene touched many lives with her warm smile, reassuring hugs, and her contagious laughter.

Irene is survived by her children; one son Steve (Chrys) Vrzal, Montgomery, five daughters, Mary (Darrel) Kotek, Montgomery, Phyllis Vrzal, Montgomery, Barb (Dale) Connolly, Mankato, Sue (Jake) Lawson, Montgomery, Vickie (Barry) Eichman, Eden Prairie; 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her husband Harry, her parents, two sisters, a brother, and a great grandson.

Funeral Services will be held at the Holy Redeemer Church in Montgomery on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at 10:30 AM, with Rev. David Barrett officiating.

Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery.

Visitation will be held at Holy Redeemer Church on Monday, May 17th from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and also one hour prior to Funeral Services.

Irene’s loving spirit will be greatly missed by her family.

Funeral arrangements by the Keohen Memorial Funeral Home in Montgomery.

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