Irene Manns

Irene Manns, of Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at noon Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw at the age of 90. She was welcomed into heaven by her husband and all of her loved ones who passed before her.

She was born on Nov. 26, 1933, in Prestonsburg, Ky. Irene was one of eight children born to Lola (Allen) and Mortie Sehpherd. She married Dayton Manns on July 20, 1957, and they were blessed with almost 30 years of marriage before he passed away on Jan. 22, 1997. Together they shared their lives and moved to Kosciusko County, where they made their home in Warsaw.

Irene learned at a young age about responsibility and dedication to her family. She was a wonderful homemaker and made sure to always be there for her children. She was a hardworking lady who enjoyed growing her beautiful garden so that later she and her family could eat delicious vegetables throughout the year after her many hours of canning. Irene enjoyed God’s beauty outside and loved adding to her flower garden.

She was a strong, beautiful soul who made a big impact on this world in her 90 years and loving her family in a great way. Irene will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. Irene dedicated her life to God and her family and would most want to be remembered for her faith in her savior, Jesus Christ.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Sharon (Curt) Sibert, Winona Lake, Dee (Earl) McKenzie, Warsaw, and Lori (Jesse) Hendrickson, Warsaw. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Scott (Megan) Sibert, Nicole (Kelly) Stansbury, James (Addie) McKenzie, Joe (Mary) McKenzie, Joshua (Brooklyn) McKenzie, Sarah (Chris) Stinfer, Jalessa Hendrickson, Dustin Hendrickson and Blake (Kelsey) Hendrickson; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by two brothers, Pastor Wedstel (Patty) Shepherd, Claypool, and Edgal Shepherd, Prestonsburg, Ky.; and two sisters, Opal Arnett, Claypool, and Madeline Hopkins, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dayton, in 1997; brother, Columbus Shepherd; and two sisters, Ruby Crothers and Vina May Dotson.

Irene’s life will be celebrated with a service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Ronnie Patrick and Steven Johnson. She will be laid to rest at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Memorial donations may be directed to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN 46580 to go toward expenses.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.