Irene Mary Mulyck

Irene Mary (Gerth) Mulyck, 72 of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family after a short illness with cancer.
Irene was born in Winona on February 13, 1945 to Henry J. Gerth, Sr. and Mary Ann Malewicki. She was a graduate of the class of 1963 of Winona Senior High School and was helping to plan their 55th reunion this coming year. Two weeks after graduation, Irene was offered a job at Prudential Life Insurance Co. as an assistant affair supervisor. On September 25, 1965 she married her sweetheart, Al Mulyck at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winona.
Prudential moved their office to Eau Claire 5 years later so Irene went to work at Winona National Bank. She was later promoted to a Loan Officer and continued to work at the bank for 26 years until her retirement.
Irene loved to volunteer and be involved in community activities including, Winona Chamber Ambassadors, Visit Winona, Catholic Daughters Court 191, Winona Friendship Center, Winona Health Volunteers, Legion Auxiliary, Winona History Center, Old Settlers, Trinona, Winona Women's Bowling Association and the Miss Winona Scholarship Pageant just to name a few. Irene was a faithful member of St. Mary's Parish and was very active within the church, receiving the Bishops Medal from Bishop Quinn. Irene and Al were honored to be named Harbormasters for the 2016 Steamboat Days.
Irene played her violin from Elementary School through High School and quit in her senior year. In time, her passion grew to play again and that she did! Irene enjoyed embroidery, crafting, quilting, bowling, sewing, scrapbooking, collecting Precious Moments and visiting with friends.
Irene is survived by her husband, Al of 52 years; son, Chris (Amy); granddaughter, Amber; one great-granddaughter, Rayne; sisters, Phyllis Fredricks, Helen (Rich) Flores and Polly Johnson; brother, Henry (Ann) Gerth and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her sister, Henrietta; her brother, Frank and her father and mother-in-law, Betty & Albert Mulyck.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Parish with the Reverend James Berning officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m., Wednesday at Hoff Celebration of Life Center and one hour prior to Mass in the church commons. Memorials are preferred to St. Mary's Parish Benevolence Fund, Winona Health Foundation or the donors choice.