Irene J. Wiacek

August 23, 1931 - May 2, 2020

We will be hosting a celebration of life for our mom, Irene Wiacek, on Saturday, May 1st with an open house from 1-3 PM. Our celebration will be at 108 Prospect Court, Bangor. Please come with your memories, stories and special secrets. We look forward to seeing you! Irene J. Wiacek Age 88 Of Bangor Passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her four children. Irene was born August 23, 1931 in Berlamont, MI, the daughter of Peter and Agnes (Sikora) Stassek, and has lived in the Bangor area since 1951. She retired from Hardings in Bangor after 30 years, then started part time with Village Market in South Haven the next day. She was feisty and sassy, and had a work ethic that she shared with her children. She enjoyed traveling especially to Las Vegas, and Rome where she was blessed by the Pope. She visited many places with her friends Carol, Kathy, and Sue, who provided much entertainment on their trips. Christmas was her favorite time of year, especially making Christmas cookies, up to a thousand a year. She enjoyed Polka Dancing, and listening to her husband, Casey play his accordion with the Polka Trio. But her most favorite thing was spending time with her family, and she expected you to be there. Surviving are 4 children, Carolyn (Dave) Newcomb of Central Lake, MI, Dianne Bachman of South Haven, Patti Waite of Central Lake, Chuck Wiacek of Bangor; 5 grandchildren, David (Natalie) Scott, K.C. (Scott) Hall, Michelle Bachman, Michael Brinks, Breanne (Mike) Wiacek; and 8 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Floyd Rose; loving and tender caregiver, Jackie Hofbauer; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Casimir “Casey” Wiacek; 2 son-in-laws, Tom Bachman and Cliff Waite; 5 sisters, Joanna Rose, Julia Mocklencate, Anna Ebertsch, Mary Sabo, Helen Gilbert; and 2 brothers, Stephen Stassek, John Stassek. The family will have private funeral services at this time with burial at Arlington Hill Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held on May 1st at 108 Prospect Ct., Bangor, from 1-3 PM. Arrangements entrusted to the Bangor Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be made to the Al-Van Humane Society, or Caring Circle Hospice of South Haven.