Irene A. Kock
May 24, 1932-October 1, 2024
Irene A. Kock was preceded in death by her former spouse, Loyd Kock; daughter, Joyce Sokolik; son, Robert Kock; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Kock; and granddaughter, Jessica Blum. She was also preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Gertrude Mentele; brother, James Mentele; and sister, Alice Doherty.
She is survived by sons: Thomas, Timothy, Ronald and Jerome Kock and daughters, Jacqueline Lane, Carol Wiley (Douglas), and Julie Warren; grandchildren: Kathryn Cyr (Phil), Greg Sokolik III, Jeff Kock, Jennifer Kock, T. J. Kock, Jason Kock, Emily Scholl (Derek), Darian Bidroski, Amber Harrer, Shane Kock, Zachary McCarthy, Amanda Wiley (Keelen Mitchell), David Wiley, Ryan Wiley and Nicholas Wiley.
She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Luke and Leo Cyr, Kaylee Kock and Aiden Pollock, RJ Totusek V, Eden Scholl, Lauren, Sophia, Stella, Levi and Emma Harrer, Penelopy and Grayson Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews as well as her sister Thelma Kock.
Irene was born on a farm in the small town of Howard, South Dakota, in 1932, during the Great Depression. Irene and Lloyd raised their nine children in Omaha, NE. She was a devout Catholic and took great strength from her faith. Mom always took care of others before herself; she was truly selfless. She took great pride in all her grandchildren.
VIGIL SERVICE: Friday, October 4, 2024, at 6:30PM at West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, with VISITATION from 4:30-6:30PM.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 10:30AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2110 S. 32nd Ave., Omaha
ENTOMBMENT: Resurrection Mausoleum
Luncheon following the Committal Service at the West Center Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
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