Irene Lillian Ukleja

Irene Lillian Ukleja, age 87 of Navarre, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at Altercare of Navarre. Irene was born on March 7, 1926 in Cleveland the daughter of John and Cecelia (Krankowski) Juzkiewicz. Irene grew up in Cleveland and moved to Navarre in 1992. She worked for the Cleveland School District, Peterson Nut Co. and Kichler Lighting Co. Irene was a member of Holy Family Parish in Navarre. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Ukleja in 1984 and her aunt Florence Stawasz on July 9, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children and their spouses, Richard (Tammy) Ukleja of Navarre, Ronald Ukleja of Maple Heights, Deborah (fiance' Timothy Gift) Mannweiler of Dalton and Cynthia (Mike) Klein of Lincoln Park, MI; her grandchildren, Bryan, Dana, Corey, Dylan, Jordan, Jaclyn and Steven; and her great grandchildren, Joseph, Ethan, and Braydon. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement Cemetery in Navarre. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Arthritis Foundation, 4630 Richmond Road, Suite 240, Cleveland, OH 44128. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222