Irene Mary Booth, 82, of Staples, died March 18, 2010, at Lakewood Health Systems Hospital in Staples.

At Irene’s request, there will be no funeral services. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are with the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.

Irene was born, Jan. 11, 1928 in Staples to Frank and Luella Clausen.  She enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, puzzles, cards and spending time with family.

Irene is survived by two sons, Douglas (Gail) Judd; Bruce Judd; two daughters, Teresa (Gene) Kucra; Cindy Rawlings; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Booth; one frother, Frank (Sonny) Clausen Jr.; and one grandson, Isaiah Judd.