Irene L. Mertel (nee Klestinec), 89, died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock.
She was born March 30, 1923 in Berwyn to the late Vitus and Katherine Klestinec.
Survivors include her son, Steven (Betty) Mertel of Crystal Lake; grandchildren, Steve (Kelly) and Michael Mertel and Amy (Patrick) Finnerty; and great-grandchildren, Grace, Anna, Ryan Mertel and Maggie and Patrick Finnerty.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve and her daughter, Carol Kasko.
The memorial service will be private.