Arrow-right Camera
The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Emch, Irene M.

Age 81

EMCH, Irene M. Born to John and Barbara Mehulky on December 8, 1932 in Dickinson, ND, passed away on April 22, 2014.

As a young girl she moved to Spokane and married Lyle Emch on May 10, 1953.

Together, they raised seven children in Chattaroy, WA.

Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle; her parents; her sisters: Georgiann and Joan; and brother, Jim.

She is survived by her children: Blake, Scott, Bradley, Nick, Lyle, Laurel and Sandra; 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren with the ninth due later this year.

She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Martha Tomson; brother, Art; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the VA Hospital Hospice Care Center or a charity of your choice.

Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 30th at 1:00 at Holy Cross Cemetery.