MRS. IRENE MIELKE of Lethbridge born on September 10, 1943, beloved wife of the late Ron Mielke passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. God had strengthened Irene to endure her last few years in battling cancer and she leaned on His everlasting arms in complete faith.

Irene was born in Vegerville, AB to August and Elsie Hellermann. She received her education in Edmonton and later worked for AGT. She then married Ron Mielke. Irene was a landlord for numerous years. Together she and Ron became hotel owners in various areas in Southern Alberta such as; Pass Hotel, Ventura and Foremost Hotel. After Ron's passing Irene raised her 3 children, running a hotel and being a landlord. Irene was an original member of the dragon boat racing A Breast of Bridge. Her real passion was for Christ, singing and dancing with the Seniors Jam. Irene made a CD and sold it to raise funds for the L.S.C.O. and had been a member for almost 10 years.

Irene is survived by her children Bob Mielke, Blair Mielke and Tammy (Tom) Chudleigh. Besides her husband Ron, Irene is predeceased by her parents August and Elsie Hellermann as well as her sister Gertrude Scheidt.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Monday, May 5, 2008 at the IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W., Lethbridge, AB with Pastor Richard Brown, officiating.

A Graveside Service will take place at 3:30 P.M., on Monday, May 5, 2008 at the COALDALE CEMETERY, Coaldale, AB.

Memorial donations may be made in Irene's memory to L.S.C.O. 501-11th St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2P1 or to St. Michael's Health Center ""Palliative Care"", 1400-9th Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5.