Irene P Gehrke, 96, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on April 9, 2024 in Merrillville, IN. Irene was born in Chicago, IL to John & Agusta Dietrich on November 15, 1927. She married Harry Gehrke, Jr. on September 9, 1950 in Chicago, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry Gehrke, son Michael Gehrke & daughter Charry Gehrke. Irene is survived by son Kurt Gehrke (Sharon), daughter Gretchen Lane (the late Roger), son Glenn Gehrke (Beth), daughter Ann Momcilovic (Eli), Peter Gehrke (Trish), grandchildren Brittany Gehrke, Amber Basile (the late Freddy Basile), Branden Lane, Logan Gehrke, Daniel Gehrke, Milos Momcilovic, Milca Diaz, Ilijana Momcilovic & 7 great grandchildren. Arrangements are by Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home. Services Visitation Monday April 15, 2024 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lain-Sullivan Funeral Directors 50 Westwood Dr. Park Forest, IL 60466-1419 Funeral Mass Tuesday April 16, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM St. Mary's Church 227 Monee Road Park Forest , IL Interment Tuesday April 16, 2024 12:00 PM Calvary Cemetery Steger Rd Western Steger, IL 60475