Irene Alma Kenevan

Irene Alma Kenevan was born on August 15, 1913, to Frank and Anna Kuhlmann Meister in Lakefield, MN. She attended the Lakefield schools and moved to Albert Lea with her family when she was 12 years old. Irene worked for nursing homes in Rochester and Plainview as an activities coordinator. She married Raymond Kenevan on May 4, 1942, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Austin, MN. They were engaged in farming and Irene was a homemaker. They lived in Rochester and Plainview and became Montana residents from 1975 -1990 when they moved back to Albert Lea. Irene had a passion for cooking and was an excellent cook and baker. Irene loved spending time with her many friends and her family. She also enjoyed taking trips with her husband. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Tope of Albert Lea; grandchildren Shawn Tope of Albert Lea and Jason Tope of St. Paul; sister Verdella Farris of Albert Lea and several nieces, nephews and their children. Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; brothers, Lauren Meister and Florimond Meister.