Irene M. Turecek, 94, formerly of Springville, died Sunday, August 7, 2005 at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion.  Services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at Brosh Chapel, Cedar Rapids with Reverend George Bishop, officiating.  Interment will follow at Shueyville Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8:00 pm Tuesday at Brosh Chapel, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include a daughter Shirley (Vernon) Horak of Springville; a son Donald (Shirley) Turecek of Anamosa; sisters Ruth (Eugene) Kloubec, Helen Whiting, and Marian Edwards; sister-in-law, Wilma Bowersox; six grandchildren Russell (Becky) Horak, Diane (Steve) Jensen, Shari (Chris) Engel, Doug (Lesa) Turecek, Judy (Scott) Minzenmeyer, and Darcy Turecek; eleven great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; and one step great-great grandchild.  Irene is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband Frank in 1971, brothers Howard Bowersox and Robert Bowersox, and sisters Lois Novotny, Grace Novotny, and Lucille Bys.

Irene was born on December 4, 1910 near Shueyville to James R. and Theo Bowersox.  She was a graduate of Shueyville High School.  She married Frank Turecek on April 6, 1929.  She was a long-time member of the Springville Presbyterian Church.  She retired from Bohemian Savings and Loan shortly after she and Frank moved to Springville in 1970.

A memorial fund has been established for Springville Presbyterian Church.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the staff at Linn Manor Care Center and Hospice of Mercy for the loving care given to Irene.