Irene Anne Montanari

August 12, 1929 - September 22, 2015

Irene Ann (nee Kampshroeder) Montanari, age 86, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord Jesus on September 22, 2015, surrounded by her family. Irene is survived by her husband of 67 YEARS and ONE DAY, Frank George Montanari, who was nearby as well. She was born on August 12, 1929, to parents Harry and Frances Kampschroeder. In Washington, Missouri, and was an honorary graduate of St. Francis Borgia High School. She moved to Pueblo at age _17 with her Aunt Gertrude Uncle George Schmidt. Irene and Frank had five children together, David, Rickey, Cindy, Danny and Arlene (nee Montanari) Wearsch. She was a stay at home Mom for years, providing her children with love, guidance and a sense of personal responsibility. After their children were grown, she was employed and retired from the University of Southern Colorado bookstore after a 20 year career of serving students. Her family and friends will always remember her as a laughing, loving cookie baking Grandmother, who doted over her 7 grandchildren, 1 great grand daughter and one great grandson who will carry on the Montanari name. The Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, Monday, September 28, at St. Joseph Church in Blende, and in accordance with her wishes, will have a private family viewing only. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 29, also at St. Joseph’s. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery immediately after Mass. Fr. Ben Bacino will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Irene’s life. The family would like to thank EVERYONE Brookdale at El Camino Assisted Living for their wonderful and loving care of Irene, Dr. Thomas Gaide, Nurse, Rachel Perricone, and staff at Heritage Internal Medicine, the Frontier Hospice Staff, who were absolutely wonderful to both Frank & Irene. In lieu of any flowers or gifts, donations may be made to Food for the Poor, 100 Greenhorn, Pueblo, CO, 81004.