Irene M. Huff, 98, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday October 5, 2016, at Resthave Home.
Irene was born August 28, 1918, in Peoria, IL, to Paul and Madeline (Devogeler) Kerkhove. She was educated in the rural Hooppole, and Thomas, IL, schools. She married John Renner in 1937 in Thomas. In 1940 she married Henry A. Emerson, Sr. in Clinton, IA. She then married Robert Huff on November 24, 1966, in Morrison. He died March 25, 1981. Irene tended bar at The Spot Tavern in Morrison. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison. Irene enjoyed watching TV, dancing, and shuffleboard when she was younger.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda (William) Roth of Morrison and Catherine A. Reinders of Fenton, IL; one son, Henry A. (Diana) Emerson, Jr. of Morrison; one daughter-in-law, Mary Renner of Pensacola, FL; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Linden of Tampico, IL; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Huff; her son Robert F. Renner; three brothers, Dick, Frances, and Walter Kerkhove.
FUNERAL SERVICES: There will be no funeral services or visitation.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
INTERMENT : Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL