Service of Remembrance for Irene Grade, 82, of New Leipzig, ND will be Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig. Rev. John Amundson will officiate and burial will follow at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery near New Leipzig. A Private/Family service will be held Friday evening at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin, ND.


IRENE MAXINE HEHN was born to Karl and Emma (Delzer) Hehn on November 11, 1924 in Herried, SD. She grew up in Herried and attended school until the 10th grade, when her family moved to New Leipzig, ND. Irene graduated from New Leipzig High School. Irene was united in marriage to Reno Grade on February 1, 1944 in Wibaux, MT. They spent their entire married life in the New Leipzig and Carson, ND areas. During her lifetime, she briefly taught in a rural school. Irene enjoyed devoting her time to being a farmer's wife and actively participated in both the domestic and farm duties.


Irene's hobbies included sewing, baking, bargain shopping and spending time with her family and enjoyed sharing in their achievements. Irene Grade passed away at her home in New Leipzig on Dec. 26, 2006.


Grateful for having shared in her life are her son, Larry (Nancy) Grade, of rural New Leipzig and daughter, Judi (Frank) Annette, of St. Cloud, MN. Irene was blessed with six grandchildren, Travis (Jenny) Annette, of Bemidji, MN, Tyler (Jill) Annette, of Grand Rapids, MN, Ryan Grade, of West Fargo, ND, Beth Grade, of Grand Forks (UND), ND and Heidi and Holli Grade, of Fargo (NDSU), ND. She also has two great-grandchildren, William and Katelyn Annette. Irene is also survived by one sister-in-law, Anita Hoffman, of New Leipzig and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Reno, on August 1, 1982, her parents and siblings, Edwin, Lillian, Alice and Harvey.


Memorials are preferred to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig.