Irene Alice Lundgren, age 92, of Princeton, MN passed away on August 2, 2012 at Grace Pointe Crossing, Gables West in Cambridge, MN.

Irene was born on February 21, 1920 to John and Jessie (Rabenberg) Hilfers in Nobles County, MN.

Irene married Burnell Lundgren on November 26, 1938 in Worthington, MN. They farmed with Burnell’s father near Worthington until moving to Minneapolis in 1942. Irene loved being a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings for the holidays. She also enjoyed playing bingo, Yahtzee, cards and putting puzzles together.

Irene is survived by her children: Bernice Hayes of Princeton, Janice (Denny) Ask of Golden Valley, Burnell J. (Loretta) Lundgren of Milaca, Debbie (Ed) Wiyninger of Coon Rapids and Maggie (Brian) Rasmussen of Worthington; nine grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband: Burnell; son: William; daughter: LaVonne Baltus; granddaughter: Lori; great-grandson: David Olson and son-in-law: Bill Hayes.

Visitation: 10:00-11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton, MN.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton, MN.

Interment: 11:30 AM, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Assembly Area 6, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.

Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton, MN.