Jerelyn “Jeri” Felske Irvine

IRVINE, FELSKE, MEYER, SCHILTZ, PARKER

Posted By: Amanda Lensing (email)
Date: 7/13/2015 at 13:08:51

Jerelyn “Jeri” Felske Irvine died peacefully Friday, July 10th at Mercy Hospice in Iowa City.

A funeral service to celebrate Jeri’s life will be Monday, July 13th at 6:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with Reverend Mark Pries officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Church.

Jeri was born January 14, 1956 in Davenport, the daughter of R.E. (Joe) Felske and Shirley Meyer. She was educated in Bettendorf schools, graduated from high school in 1974, and received her Bachelor of Journalism Degree at the University of Iowa in 1983. While in Bettendorf Jeri played basketball and was a tot lot teacher. Jeri loved high school class reunions and helped in their planning. Jeri owned and operated Jiminy Cricket Nursery &
Pre-School in St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf.

Jeri survived three kidney transplants: 1974, 1979 and 1980 — the last of which worked until she died — thirty-five years on July 10th.

After graduating from the University of Iowa, Jeri worked at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics for thirty-two years in the Department of Surgery, EMSLRC, Red Coats, and the marketing department; where she was associated with the hospital’s Noon News publication.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Jeri was a huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan, living close to Kinnick Stadium and UIHC. Jeri loved her dog, Nancy, who passed away recently. Jeri loved people and always ran into a familiar face when out around town. She was a soccer mom for her son Johnny and has been especially proud of his accomplishments on the piano, etc. She loved being active in PTO when Johnny was growing up.

Jeri is survived by her son, John “Johnny” Irvine, IV; her mother, Shirley Felske of Sun City, Arizona; her brother and sister-in-law, Kerry and Julie (Schiltz) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; niece, Kara Felske; nephew, Tyler Felske; her former spouse, John Irvine, III; and god-daughter, Anne Marie Parker of Cedar Rapids; and many friends.

Jeri was preceded in death by father.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choice.

May you always know peace, love, light, and laughter! Thank you

Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
 

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