Irene Wenz

1916 - 2013

Irene Wenz obituary, 1916-2013, Wixom, MI

BORN

1916

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Kaul Funeral Home

35201 Garfield Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan

Irene Wenz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 10, 2013.

Irene E. Wenz (nee: Buyse), age 97, passed away November 9, 2013. Irene, also fondly known as "The Belgian Queen" was: the beloved wife of the late Leroy. Loving mother of Mickie (Bill) Blount, Chris (Doug) Sheppard, Greg (Jamie) Wenz and Denise (Michael) Ybarra. Proud grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 16. Visitation will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 3pm until 9pm with a scripture service at 7pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. Visitation will continue on Friday, November 15, 2013 10:30 am until time of the funeral mass 11am at St. Thecla Catholic Church 20740 S. Nunneley, Clinton Twp, MI. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Capuchins, Gleaners Food Bank or The Salvation Army.

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November 6, 2014

Ali

Thinking of you lots and lots granny. Missing you everyday. Xoxo

February 4, 2014

I love you grandma

Love, bre

November 17, 2013

Bye Mom, You will be greatly missed. You were an awesome mother, grandma and great grandma. I only wish that I had told you that more often. So glad that you are at peace now. Say hi to dad. Love you lots, your oldest.

November 17, 2013

your baby

Miss you Momma

November 14, 2013

I have fond memories of your Mom. She was caring and such a joy to be around. I remember, at an early age, visiting your Mom at Winkleman's with my Mom. It was a special day. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Beth Gravel,

November 14, 2013

Terri Farrugia

My Dear Friend Irene. I will miss you so very, very, much...You always made me laugh and your smile lit up the entire lobby.. Every delivery man, mailman, vendor ,etc was happy to come in the building just knowing they would be greeted with your flirtatious greetings....I am having a beer and a donuht in your memory Irene..Love to all of you.I will miss her and seeing all of you too.God Bless

November 14, 2013

Joel Lefaive

Our deepest sympathies. The Belgium Queen will live forever in everyone's hearts and great memories of her wonderful and loving life by many.

November 14, 2013

Jennifer DeFillippo

Aunt Irene was not only my Godmother, she was one of the greatest ladies I've ever known. She was loving & fun to be around ~ always a happy word for everyone she met. I will always miss her, will pray for her, will look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. God bless you, Aunt Irene, and may you rest in peace!! I love you!

November 13, 2013

Grandma Irene rocked! I can't wait to see her again in heaven. She will blow the roof off! Love you & will miss you Grandma Irene! Lucy Erb Cano

November 13, 2013

Nancy Mayes Koski

Irene - "The Belgium Queen" - You will be sorely missed.....
It has been alternating tears and giggles since I got the call she had passed away. So, so many great memories with her and her family - words cannot express how much they mean to me.
Second Mom, Best friend, Instigator, Accomplice - a truly great person who knew how to love and live life to the fullest.
Much Love to my Michigan Family and Friends - wish I could be there to celebrate her life with you all!

November 13, 2013

Ronald Blount

God has reserved a special place for His
chosen people. He has called your reservation, and awaits you with open arms. May you find eternal peace in the Kingdom of the Lord.

November 12, 2013

Anne & Dave McQueen

We will forever miss your wonderful Mom. She was always a delight to be around and such a good friend to my parents & aunts and uncles. Oh, they must be having a great time together up in Heaven.

November 12, 2013

Diane Bacon

November 12, 2013

Diane Bacon

MY SECOND MOTHER. You will be truly missed. I will always remember you and Ruby grounding Mick and I almost every Friday night. I Love You with all my heart. Be at peace.
Love,
Di

November 12, 2013

Martha Jenkins

Prayers and blessings to the Wenz family. The world was a lot more fun with Irene in it.

Marci and Barry Jenkins

November 12, 2013

Kathy Hannah

I'll always smile when I think of Irene. A contagious laugh and sense of fun always greeted me when I'd come to visit. I hope God is ready to laugh with her.

November 11, 2013

Shirley, Theresa, Keith Smith

The Smiths have so many wonderful memories of Irene and the Wenz family. How lucky we are to have been neighbors and friends with you.

November 11, 2013

Felicia Collins

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers..

November 11, 2013

Mary Jo Moroney

Aunt Buyse, you were a character and the world was a better place with you in it. Love to your family.

November 11, 2013

John and Gail MacArthur

Our thoughts and prayers are we the extended family during these difficult days. We can take some measure of comfort knowing it was such a long life well lived. We always enjoyed Irene's company and we will miss her.

November 11, 2013

Brian Mailloux

Your contagious laugh will stay with me forever. Rest in peace Aunt Irene.

November 11, 2013

Stacey Kulczycki

Aunt Irene you will be TRULY missed. You always had us laughing. Say HI to everyone up in Heaven as I know you are already there.

November 10, 2013

Cindy Lefaive

We love you Aunt Irene. Are prayers are with all of you. Much love,

November 10, 2013

Michael Ameel

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Again, with deepest sympathy.

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