Irene Doloris Roberts

Irene Roberts, age 92, of Yankton, South Dakota formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Irene Doloris Pratt was born on June 10, 1924 in May City, Iowa to Melvin and Geneva (Nicola) Pratt. Irene received her education in Spencer, Iowa graduating from Spencer High School in 1942. On May 14, 1942, Irene was united in marriage to V.E. “Barney” Roberts in Sioux City, Iowa. They were happily married for 64 years until his death in 2006. They were blessed with two children, Glenice and Kirby. Irene was a devoted member of the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. Irene and Barney founded and managed Iowa Office Supply in Storm Lake for many years. She took great enjoyment in traveling throughout the world that the business afforded them. She met many new friends during all her travels. Irene and Barney very much enjoyed their Arizona winter home until their health no longer allowed it. Irene also enjoyed collecting and displaying red glassware, thimbles, spoons and tea sets. Above all, Irene treasured her family and the time she spent with them. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and was soon to be a great-great grandmother. Left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Glenice (Duane) Olson of Yankton, South Dakota; son, Kirby (Linda) Roberts of Storm Lake, Iowa; four granddaughters: Lisa (Jay) Jacobson of Naperville, Illinois; Julie (Randy) Kuchta of Yankton, South Dakota; Heidi (Eric Lewis) Roberts of Urbandale, Iowa; Andrea (Ben) Greenfield of Urbandale, Iowa; thirteen great grandchildren: Lauren, Alexandra “Alex”, and Drew Jacobson; Katherine “Kate”, Karly (Trevor Rueb), and Jack Schaa; Chloe and Sam Cooper; Hunter Riordan; Colby, Ali, Parker, and Cooper Kuchta; Lexi, Laina, and Luke Lewis; a great-great grandson due in November; brother-in-law, Ted Pullen of Mora, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Geneva Pratt; husband, Barney; brother, Clyde Pratt; and sisters: Norene Jenison and Mary Pullen.

Irene Doloris Roberts

June 10, 1924 - July 30, 2016