Irene Zastrow The lady who loved to travel and to share her many adventures has made her final trip. Irene (Henne) Zastrow of Portage passed away on Thursday, January 14. Irene was born in Deerfield Township, Waushara County, Wisconsin on May 30, 1921 and was an active and proud citizen of Portage for most of her life. She was a member of the Portage High School class of 1940 and continued to gather with that group until their last annual meeting in the summer of 2014. On June 21, 1941, she married Robert Zastrow of Portage. That marriage and the birth of her daughter, Barbara continued to be the major adventures of her life. For many years, Bob and Irene made their home on the 400 block of East Carroll Street where many friends, relatives, and neighbors came to see and enjoy the beautiful back yard she kept with the assistance of her best friend, her mother Lula Henne. Irene's many travels took her to every state in Union with the only exception being Alaska. She also traveled as far afield as Ireland, Rome, and Tunisia. Objects in her home and her charm bracelet were a tribute to the places she had seen and enjoyed. Two of her favorite destinations were Nashville, home of her beloved Grand Ol' Opry, and California where she and Bob had lived when he was stationed there in WWII. Though she was an only child, Irene was proud of the close and loving relationships she shared with her many friends and cousins. She never met a cousin she didn't like and continued to meet with them at least monthly whenever possible. Irene was preceded in death by her parents Lula (Lipke) Henne and Frank Henne; her beloved husband, Bob; an infant daughter, Roberta; and a number of treasured friends and cousins. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara (Zastrow) and Vernon Hockerman of Pewaukee; her nephew, John Bremner of Harmony Grove, and too many cousins to mention though she would want us to make special mention of Connie (Mrs. Ron) Eddy of Portage; David and Joanie Curtis of Lakeville, Massachusetts; and Diane Curtis of Portage. She would also like us to offer special thanks to those who helped make her last years at home so comfortable and lastly, the staffs at Tivoli and Southern Care Hospice. Irene will be remembered for her love of flowers and parties, her excellent culinary skills, and her ability to share the many family stories she carried with her. Funeral services for Irene will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church with visitation beginning at 1:00. Pastor Greg Hovland will be officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. The family is being assisted by Picha Funeral Homes, Portage.                                                                                 Hail to the Chief! Service Details. Visitation

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