Irene Margaret Barattini, 97, formally of Collinsville, Illinois, born June 13, 1923, in Ladd, Illinois, passed away May 20, 2021, in Hemet, California.

Irene worked for the United States Department of Defense for most of her career, earning an Associate of Arts Degree from Belleville Area College.  She was a devoted parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville for over 40 years before moving to California with her sister, Mary, to be closer to her brother John's four daughters and their families.

Irene was an avid reader, learning to navigate a Kindle Reader in her late 80's to ensure she was never without the latest mystery.  She was also an avid gardener, dog lover, and after retiring, volunteer for many years at the Cahokia Indian Mounds.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Primo and Josephine Barattini, her brother, John Barattini, and her sister, Mary Barattini.

Surviving are her loving nieces, Renee Daniel (Chuck), of California, Michelle Smith (Tim) of Arkansas, Laurie Arias (Greg), and Tracey Diaz (Rick), both also of California. In addition, she leaves behind four great-nieces, four great-nephews, six great-great-nieces, and two great-great -nephews.  She will be missed as a most extraordinary aunt and friend.

Visitation and Rosary:  Friends may join the family for the visitation/rosary at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., June 16, 2021, at the gathering area of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 207 Vandalia Street.

Funeral Mass: The funeral mass will immediately follow the rosary at 11:00 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul CHurch. Burial will follow at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Collinsville, Illinois, under the direction of Herr Funeral Home.