Irene Ashbaugh (90) of Effingham

Irene M. Ashbaugh, 90, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to a church of donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here. 

Irene was born on June 23, 1934, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Clyde L. and Cleo M. (Garland) Harlan. She married Jack H. Ashbaugh on July 18, 1959 in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2020. Irene was a secretary for Effingham Unit 40 for over 30 years and later volunteered as a teacher’s aide. She was an active member at the First Church of God in Effingham where she also served as treasurer for many years. Irene loved her family and was a sweet, loving grandmother known for her snacks. She also enjoyed painting and crocheting.

Irene is survived by her sons, David (Cathy) Ashbaugh, John Ashbaugh (Kim Thomson), and Clark Ashbaugh (Wendy Will); grandchildren, Holly (Tom) Curry, Mitchell (Stephanie) Ashbaugh, Jacqueline “Dani” Ashbaugh (Rob Stark), Austin Ashbaugh (Emily Lueken), Tanishia (Josh) Fulk and Kyle (Danielle) Tatman; great-grandchildren, Lola Ashbaugh, Forrest Ashbaugh, Henry Curry, Artie Stark, Owen Stark, Paxton Tatman, Lucy Fulk, and Talon Hollinshead.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; sisters, Faye Kitsch and Joyce Carlile; and daughter-in-law, Jean Ann Ashbaugh.