Irene Stern, 83, of Oregon, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo. She was born on February 14, 1928 in Swanton, Ohio, to Robert and Leone'™ (Neason) Buckenmeyer. As a child, Irene was raised by her godparents, Martin and Mary Wiser. Irene was the former director of Rowe Nursery School. In later years, she was employed with G.C. Murphy'™s and Sears. For many years, Irene was involved with the Mother of Twins Club. Irene enjoyed reading, crocheting, and working crossword puzzles. She was a member of the former St. Louis Catholic Church. Irene is survived by her children; Leona (Michael) Mason, Russell (Jane) Grover, Terry Stern and Jerry Stern; grandchildren, Alexa Grover, Amy (Chris) Wahlgren, Chad Grover, Eric Stern, and Brian (Talia) Cromwell; great-grandchildren; Laila Lynn, Wyatt, Chase, and Reese; brother, Harold (Dorothy) Buckenmeyer; sister, Dorothy Ronau; grand-dog, Heidi. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, and brother, Arthur. Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, Monday, January 2, 2012 from 3:00 pm until time of memorial service at 4:00 pm. Memorials may be directed to Camp Big Silver C/O Boys'™ and Girls'™ Club of Toledo. The family wishes to thank Irene'™s caregivers; Pat, Lloyd, and Annette for their exceptional care and compassion. www.egglestonmeinert.com Visitation: Monday, January 2, 2012 3:00-4:00 pm Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home 440 S. Coy Road Oregon, Ohio 43616 Services: Monday, January 2, 2012 4:00 pm Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home 440 S. Coy Road Oregon, Ohio 43616