Irene A. Hummel
December 12, 1926 ~ May 6, 2022
Irene Antoinette Hummel, age 95, of Madison, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. She was born December 12, 1926 in Painesville, the daughter of John Gorman and Jenny Hansen. She married Harold "Buzz" Hummel July 13, 1948 in Burlington, KY.
Irene was an active member of the Madison Community she was a founding member of the Madison Community Development Assoc., and also the Madison Concert Band. She volunteered to help with the Madison Old Fashioned Days. A devoted wife and mother she truly enjoyed caring for her family.
She is survived by 8 of her children: Jenn Farley, Kathe Reiser, Deborah (Chuck) Scott, Laura (Rich Pawlick) Hagan, Nora Hummel, John (Tina) Hummel, Anne (Kevin) Schatz, and Macrina Hummel; 14 grandchildren: Marc(Abi) & Maureen(Kerrie), Kenny & Sherry(Greg), Nathan & Leia, Kristen(Reggie), Leo, Rachele, Ricky(Bobbi) & Dawn(Steve), Halle, Tommy & Danny; 17 great-grandchildren: Jessie, Jonny, Jake, Barry, Dotti, Breanna(Bharath), Kira, Brendan, Oksana, Lylah, Ricky & Winnie, Jasa & Ian, Makayla, Connor & Mia; and one great-great-granddaughter, Akshara.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Buzz”; son, Glenn Hummel; grandson, Josh Hagan; her parents John & Jenny Gorman; sister, Anne White and brother, John "Buddy" Gorman.
Friends will be received on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 4-8 pm at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 242 N State St in Painesville. Final resting Place will be St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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I was so happy to have met Irene after my daughter Tina married her son John, and they gave us both a lovely granddaughter Halle to share. We had some very nice long conversations at various times. Irene never lacked the ability to converse. I learned so much more after reading the obituary and learned even more about what an amazing woman, mother, grandmother Irene is. I liked looking at Irene’s photo daily on Grandpad to see how she was doing. Her family loved her a great deal and I grew to love her as well. I sent Irene my artwork periodically to try and cheer her up. Until we meet again I love Irene…..Dolly Ward
I never met Irene Hummel but I was very close friends with her daughters, Kathy and Debbie. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please get in touch with me. I would love to talk with you both. Love Susie.
Your loss will be felt deeply in our home. I’m hoping and praying that the hydrangea you gifted me the first time we met will be blooming in October so that I can in-cooperate some of them into our wedding day. We will be thinking of you on that day and wishing you were there.
I was very sad to see the passing of my friend Irene Hummel. We go back a long time when she and Buzz lived near us in Madison. My sympathy to all her family, because she was a wonderful lady and I know she’s gonna be dearly missed!
I’m so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
The angels have taken your mom home & her smiling face will be missed. May your memories help heal your hearts. Know that you are in my thoughts n prayers & that I’m sending you lots of love & hugs.
Your cousin,
Jan Cook