Irene Marie Lux, nee O'Dell of O'Fallon, IL passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, in Belleville

Irene was born on March 7, 1940 in Venice, IL to parents, Beatrice O'Dell, nee Garris, and Herman O'Dell.

Working in the family business since her early teens, she retired as President of O'Dell's Iron and Metal in 2009.

Irene enjoyed traveling with various family members and truly spoiled her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Christmas was always special with piles of presents, great food, and love. She loved cooking for the family, and her Chicken and Dumplins were always in high demand.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melinda (Lux) Rader, parents, Herman and Beatrice O'Dell, mother and father in-law, Clara and Percy Lux, great grandson – Blaine Rader, siblings Delores Joplin, Brenda Weston, and William O'Dell.

Irene is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard, whom she married on July 30, 1966, her daughter, Debbie (Roger) Maurer, son in law, Steve Rader and his wife Nancy, grandchildren, Jacob (Julia) Maurer, Mark (Melissa) Maurer, Michael Maurer, Amber Rader, Steven (Kayla) Rader, great grandchildren, Aubriana, Adrian, Anderson, Asher, and Aurora Maurer, Caden Barnette, and Brayden Rader. Also surviving are her sister Beverly Smith, adopted sister Kimberly O'Dell, adopted stepsister Karen Yager, brother in-law Earl Joplin, several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Sunset Hills Herr Funeral Home in Glen Carbon, IL. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or any Humane Society of your choice.