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