Irene G. Mani

Irene G. Mani, age 87, of Verona, WI died on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at Four Winds Manor in Verona. The former Irene Gust was born on September 29, 1914 in Springdale Township, WI to Rudolph and Jennie (Thorton) Gust. She married Russell C. Mani on February 6, 1937. Russell died June 24, 1999.

She was a clerk for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for many years. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, and a past member of the Verona Square Dance Club.

She is survived by: her daughter: Muriel "Marji" (James) Stephens of Verona; her granddaughter: Jennifer (her fiance: Joseph Frisbie) Stephens, also of Verona; 3 Great Grandchildren: Peace Stephens, Anastasia and Lyle "Trey" Bedward, A sister: Edna Kuehni, of New Glarus.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers: Ralph and Edgar Gust, and a sister: Mildred Baker.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2002 at the Salem United Church of Christ with Rev. Mark Yurs officiating. Burial will be at Verona Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to8 PM on Friday, May 17, 2002 at the Ellestad Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mt. Horeb, WI. and also from 10:00 AM till time of services on Saturday at the Salem United Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Salem United Church of Christ, Hospice Care Inc, or donor's choice.