Loree Frances Irwin

LoRee Frances Irwin, 96, Hoisington, formerly of Hill City, died Nov. 26, at her home.



She was born Jan. 16, 1915, in Bogue to Clarence and Besse (Hutton) Stuchlik.



She married Forrest Irwin on Aug. 12, 1947.



She was a beautician and homemaker. She was active in supporting the arts councils in Great Bend and Hays. She spent her time at Barton County Community College and Fort Hays State University Art Department working on her pottery. She was a long-time supporter of Smoky Hills Public TV, donating her work and her time for their auctions.



Survivors include a son, Bruce, and wife Sandi, Cape Fair, Mo.; four grandchildren, Michael Irwin and wife Sarah, Great Bend; Mark Irwin, Great Bend; Amy Kesavan and husband Vasan, New York City; Susan VanBoening and husband Simon, Camp Lejeune, NC; sister-in-law Loree Sunday, Tacoma, Wa.; and six great-grandchildren, Alayna Irwin, Adelyn Irwin, Grant Irwin, Trenton VanBoening, Rhett VanBoening, Wyatt VanBoening and a Kesavan baby due this month.



She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest and a brother, Hubert Stuchlik.



Services will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 14 at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine.



Memorials are suggested to Hays Arts Council, and can be sent in care of the funeral home













Service Information









Memorial Service Saturday

January 14, 2012

11:00 AM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601