Irene H. Heine nee Schilling 96 of Dupo, IL, born December 3, 1925 in Waterloo, IL, passed away on Monday July 18, 2022 at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Irene retired from K-mart in Cahokia, IL. She a a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia, IL. Irene loved sewing, taking care of her roses and doing puzzels, spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, Martin & Louis Enwich, Schilling. 1 brother Robert Schilling and 2 sisters, Maydell Huetsch & Myrtle Laurent.

Surviving are her loving husband of 73 years Vernon J. Heine. Her children; Linda Sargent of Dupo, IL, Kifar (Linda) Yosemite of Halfway, OR, Sharon (Jerry) Canaley of Murphysboro, IL, Richard (Debbie) Heine of Waterloo, IL, Carol (Brad) Cronin of Cahokia, IL. 1 brother Leroy Schilling of Virginia. 6 grandchildren; Melissa (Kenneth) Schmidt, Danny (Lindsey) Canaley, Mallory (Dan) Pyle, Ben (Abigail) Canaley, Kayla (Jose) Jarillo, Kajel Heine. 11 great grandchildren. Irene was a dear sister-in-law, cousin, aunt and friend to many.

Online condolences may be expressed at braunfh.com

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society.

Visitation will be on Thursday July 28, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Braun Family Funeral Home 265 Quarry Rd. Columbia, IL, and on Friday July 29, 2022 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia, IL.

A mass of Christian burial will begin at 11:00 am with Father Linus Umoren officiating. Burial will be in Holy Family/St. Joseph Cemetery in Dupo, IL.

Arrangements entrusted to Braun Family Funeral Home Columbia, IL.