IRENE G. MILLER, 90, of Columbia, Illinois, formerly of Chester, IL, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Mary, Queen and Mother Center in St. Louis, MO. She was born to the late Lloyd and Christina (nee Weber) Godare on January 22, 1925 in Renault, Illinois. She was first married to Walter Miller on December 21, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1968. She then married Joseph Colvis on October 19, 1984 in Chester, IL. He preceded her in death on October 23, 1996. Irene had worked at International Shoe Co. in Evansville, IL, Prim Hosiery, Memorial Hospital, Three Springs Lodge and Juergens Cleaners. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Survivors: 3 Children: Marie (Larry) Vogt Columbia, IL Earl (Sharon) Miller Dittmer, MO Robert Miller Renault, IL 2 Sisters: Ethel Bievenue Chester, IL Delores (Glenn) Bievenue Red Bud, IL 1 Sister-in-law: Betty Godier Red Bud, IL 6 Grandchildren: Christopher (Laura) Walters St. Louis, MO Cyndi (Darren) Christian Hillsboro, MO Shon (Jennifer) Miller High Ridge, MO Joseph (Kimberly) Miller House Springs, MO Ryan Miller Renault, IL Dustin Miller Renault, IL 8 Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, 2 Husbands - Walter Miller and Joseph Colvis, 3 Brothers - Harold, Alvin & Floyd Godier, 1 Sister Shirley Donius, 2 Brothers-in-law - Orville Bievenue and Robert Donius Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Monday, May 4, 2015 St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Sunday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday 7:30 am - 10:30 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. Mary Catholic Church American Heart Association
