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Obituaries

Irene C. Koenig

Visitation and Funeral Information

Irene Cecilia Prestipino-Koenig (nee Petrarca).

At rest with Our Lord February 8, 2023. Longtime resident of Palos Heights.

Beloved Wife of the late Dr Frank E. Prestipino who was on staff at Saint Francis Hospital, Blue Island and Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey.

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Adored Daughter of the late Charles & the late Julia Petrarca of Altoona, PA.

Loving Mom of Frank E. (Sue) Prestipino Jr, the late Renee (Robert) Baxter & Gregory (Mary) Prestipino.

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Cherished Mum Mum & Grandmother of Sean (Tiffany) Prestipino, Jamie (Dan) Wallenberg, Danielle (Kevin) Reeves, Gregory (Janet) Prestipino & Stephen Baxter.

Treasured Mum Mum & Great Grand Mum Mum of Addison & Nolan Prestipino, Elle & Chloe Wallenberg & Faith Reeves.

Dear Sister of Charles (Georgia) Petrarca, Anne (Stephen) Steinbeiser, the late Doris (late Dr Asa) Smith & the late Joseph (Marsha) Petrarca.

Fond Aunt of many nieces & nephews.

Also, later the beloved Wife of the late Dr. John W. Koenig who was on staff at Saint Francis Hospital, Blue Island.

Loving Stepmom of Ken (Sheila) Koenig & John (Paul) Koenig Jr.

Cherished Mum Mum & Great Mum Mum of many.

Fond Aunt as well to many nieces & nephews of the Koenig family.

Irene was a proud graduate of Seton Hill College with a degree in dietetics. Working for many years, most recently at Saint Francis Hospital, Blue Island.

Dear friend of many religious personnel at Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Benedict Parish both in Blue Island.

Visitation Tuesday, February 14 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Chapel prayer Wednesday, February 15, 9:30 am_ at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights. Proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 10 am

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

http://giftfunds.stjude.org/irenececiliaprestipinokoenig in lieu of flowers.

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