Obituary of Irmgard Walther

Irmgard Walther (nee Grasser) Age 77, of Skokie, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009 with her family by her side, at the home of her daughter in Shorewood. Born July 30, 1932 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Katharina and Wilhelm Grasser. Her strength and beauty will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Noelle and Joseph Viola of Shorewood; and several cousins in Europe. Memorial Services for Irmgard Walther will be Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Companion Animal Memorial Fund, 2001 S. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802 or Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 would be appreciated. Friends will be received Saturday from noon until time of services at 2:00 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500