Former Enumclaw resident Irene (Louma) Palensky, 84, died at home Jan. 3, 2014.

She was born June 3, 1929. After graduating from Oakes (N.D.) High School in 1946, she worked as a bookkeeper until she met and married Floyd Palensky of Crete, N.D. They made their home and farmed near Crete for 20 years. In 1967, they moved to Auburn, Wash., where she worked for Pacific Northwest Bell as an operator. In 1976, they moved to Enumclaw, where she was an active member at Sacred Heart Church. Due to illness, they moved to their son’s home in Auburn.

She is survived by husband Floyd; sons Allen (Charli) of Auburn and Jerry of Zap, N.D.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 6 at Sacred Heart Church. Graveside services were at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Oakes, N.D.