Irene H. Smestuen, 97, of Colfax, WI, died Monday, September 24, 2018, at her son's home in Eau Claire under the care of Mayo Clinic Health System-Home Health & Hospice. She was born on July 5, 1921, in Ridgeland, WI, a daughter of John and Clara (Gravernoen) Knutson. Irene worked for Jerome Foods. She enjoyed reading, dancing, crocheting and quilting. Irene was a member of Colfax Lutheran Church and Ladies Aide. Irene is survived by her children, Ronald Smestuen of Plaino, TX, Marlys (Ron) Muszynski of Elk Mound, and John (Masaki) Smestuen of Eau Claire; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Johnson; brothers, Gerhardt Knutson and Jerry (Sandy) Knutson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, David Smestuen; parents; brothers, Richard, Ervin and Kenneth Knutson; sisters, Josie Ebling and Hazel Hartung; and various in-laws and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Colfax Lutheran Church, 601 River Street, with Pastor Leslie Walck officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 28, 2018, at Sampson Funeral Home, 1017 E. Railroad Avenue in Colfax and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax.

Service Information

Cemetery

Evergreen Cemetery Colfax WI 54730

Visitation

Friday, September 28 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sampson Funeral Home 1017 Railroad Avenue Colfax WI

Visitation

Saturday, September 29 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Colfax Lutheran Church 601 River Street Colfax WI 54730

Funeral Service

Saturday, September 29 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Colfax Lutheran Church 601 River Street Colfax WI 54730