Irene Fern Schmidt, 92, died Oct. 13, 2008, at Asbury Park, Newton.

Born March 9, 1916 in rural Goessel, she was the daughter of Bernhard W. and Helena (Schmidt) Schmidt.

She was a member of Tabor Mennonite Church and was baptized May 20, 1934.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, Peter Schmidt Jr., sister, Norma E. Nickel, and niece, Janet Funk.

She was survived by a sister, Hilda Schmidt of North Newton; and a brother-in-law, Gerhard Nickel and wife, Viola, of Newton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Tabor Mennonite Church with Pastor Corey Miller officiating. Burial was at Tabor Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tabor Mennonite Church.