Irene Holstein

Irene F. Holstein, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday morning, January 20, 2013. She was born in Bolt, West Virginia on October 8, 1922 to Dennis and Zella (Canterbury) Acord. Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Milton Holstein. Irene enjoyed bowling and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. She was a very active member at Grace United Methodist Church for many years.

She is survived by daughter Carol (Richard) Anderson and son Milt (Marcia) Holstein; devoted granddaughter Lisa Anderson, grandchildren Kevin (Sara) Holstein, and Krista (Brad) Kuntz; great grandsons Adam and Luke Holstein and Andrew Kuntz; sister Geraldine (Carl) Jones. Irene’s family would like to express a heart felt thank you to Lisa Perkins, Carol Rosenbalm, Shawn Davis, Carol Noes, Juanita Burnette, and Terri Keller. A special thank you to Crossroads Hospice and Butler County Elderly Services for their loving care and compassion for Irene.

Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at 12 Noon, with Cherie Hambleton of Crossroads Hospice officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 11-12 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Irene’s name to Crossroads Hospice, 4380 Glendale-Milford Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242.