Irene Rasmussen

Stoughton- Irene J. (Lovick) Rasmussen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Skaalen Home. She was born on December 17, 1917 in Stoughton, daughter of Andrew and Betsy Lovick. Most of her working years were as a Nurses Aid at the Stoughton Hospital. During World War II Irene was "helping the cause" as a bomb maker in San Francisco. She then moved back to Stoughton where she resided the remainder of her life. That is when she met her husband James Rasmussen. They were married September 20, 1947 in Stoughton. Irene enjoyed spending time with family, dancing, playing cards and Bingo. She had a great sense of humor. Irene is survived by her daughters, Yvonne Call of Stoughton, Joyce McGuigan of Port Edwards, and Jan Rasmussen of Stoughton; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Rasmussen; son, Ronald Soiney; daughter, Lorein "Lori" Reynolds; and siblings, Art Lovick, Ray Lovick, Myrtle Ott, Peggy Plank, and Palmer (Polly) Lovick. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, with Rev. George Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, in the church fellowship hall. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service Monday at church. Please share your memories of Irene.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244