Maude Irene Schoene, born November 9, 1924 in Mulberry Grove, Ill., passed away in her home at the age of 90 on January 12.
A resident of Fayetteville since 1981, Irene worked until she was 80 in the field of residential real estate with ReMax Around Atlanta, and was one of the top Realtors in Fayette County. Her active, caring, non-stop personality helped her excel in real estate, earning such prestigious awards such as 100 Percent Club, the Lifetime Million Dollar Club and joining the Re/Max Hall of Fame. In 1992, she earned the coveted Phoenix Award from the Fayette County Board of Realtors.
Irene and her husband Karl were founding members of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. They both were instrumental in the construction of the church and life centers thru their fundraising efforts, and helped the congregation grow & prosper.
Family was very important to Irene, and she enjoyed spending time with her two sisters and their husbands traveling the world, or playing pinochle, Lucille Pryor Ireland and husband Kelly, and Joyce Gaffner and husband Les. She was very proud of her three children Gary Lynn Schoene, and wife Sharron, Linda Joyce Schoene, Dr. Janice Marie Bloink and her husband Jim. In addition she loved her grandchildren Carrie Adel Bloink Fosaaen, Andrew Bloink, Lisa Culpert, Kevin William Koepsel and Katherine Ann Koepsel. She’ll be missed by her great grandchildren Fuller Knox Phillipy, Chelsie Kuchar, Nina Kuchar, Michael Ramirez, Hillary Wilson, and Treyton Williamson.
She looks forward to once again being reunited in Heaven with her husband of 57 years, Karl Hugo Schoene, her parents Fred and Edith Pryor, brother-in-law Les Gaffner, her niece Pamela Portell, and precious great great granddaughter Aaliyah Houpt.
A Celebration of Life was held Friday, January 16, 2015 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Justin Kollmyer officiating. The family received friends Thursday at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 257 Hwy 314, Fayetteville, Ga. 30214.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville – www.mowellfuneralhome.com.
