Irene Egan, age 68, of Melrose Park, formerly of Northlake. Loving mother of Kimberly (George) Wachter, Allen Grove Jr., Carolyn (Gary) Simon, Michael Grove, and Kenneth Grove; cherished grandma of Keith, Allena (Ryan) Harnish, Michael, Allen, Roberta, Lance, and Rachel; great-grandma of Tyler and soon to be born Damian; fond sister of Rose (the late Ernie) Kamykowski, Theresa (Dominic) DeLuca, and the late John, Joseph, Anne (Nick) Fisuk, Kathleen and Bernice O’neil (Jim O’neil and the late Arnold Kafka). One week prior to her death, Irene said “if the Sox get into the World Series it will be the death of me.” Visitation Friday, 2 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 415 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Interment private. For info call 630-510-0044 .
