Irene Tjelle, 89

Blue Earth — Irene Tjelle, age 89, of Blue Earth, passed away on Jan. 23, 2010 at St. Lukes Nursing Home in Blue Earth.

Funeral services were held Jan. 26, 2010 at Winter Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Rev. Ron Wheeler officiated.

She is survived by son, Harold (Denise) Tjelle, of Rake, Iowa; daughter, Thea Tilford, of Milwaukee, Ore., son-in-law, Dwayne Geerdes, of Rake; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

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