IRWIN, Cecil J.

IRWIN, HALL, WOODALL, SAND, SPIELER, SIMONS, BUSCH, GEORGE, PETERSEN, MEISTER, HIRSCHMAN, RUTTER

Posted By: Lynette Edsall (email)
Date: 3/9/2009 at 14:00:55

Cecil J. Irwin, 81, of Marcus passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen, Iowa.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church in Marcus, with the Rev. Gary McDonough officiating. Burial will be in Marcus Amherst Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today, with the family present 5 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Earnest-Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus. Stories, memories and expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Cecil John Irwin was born on Oct. 23, 1927, on the family farm in Grand Meadow Township to William and Lucinda (Hall) Irwin. He graduated from Grand Meadow in 1945. On July 27, 1947, Cecil and Bonnie Woodall were united in marriage at Mt. Pleasant Church, rural Marcus. The couple made their home on a farm in Grand Meadow where Cecil planted his first 80 acres. He was also trucking at the time. In 1961, Cecil and Bonnie purchased a farm near Marcus.

Throughout the years Cecil served on numerous committees and boards at Grace United Methodist Church. He also served on the Farmers Coop Elevator Board, the Community Coop Board, Township Trustee Board and the Cemetery Board. Cecil loved the soil and was a true steward of the land. Growing corn and soybeans was his life's desire. He also raised cattle and hogs. He enjoyed golfing and attending his grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's events. His family and friends were very dear to him. Coffee with friends and family gatherings were always welcomed.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Irwin of Marcus; a daughter, Julie Sand and her husband, Chuck of Marcus; two sons, Wyman Irwin and his wife, Angie of Tampa, Fla., and Marty Irwin and his wife, Kris of Marcus; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie and Denny Spieler, Matthew Simons, Tony and Shelley Simons, Nicole and Andy Busch, Donovan Irwin, Thomas Irwin, William Irwin, Billie and Ryan George, Katie Irwin and Kelli Irwin; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Petersen and her husband, Dean of Cleghorn, Iowa; a brother, Kenneth Irwin and his wife, Maxine of Washta, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Meister of Kingsley, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Wesley Hirschman of Cherokee, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Derek Irwin; a son-in-law, Chuck Simons; and in-laws, Louise Hirschman, Mary and George Rutter and Roy Meister.