V. Irene Smalley
November 25, 2011
V. Irene Smalley, 97, passed away November 25, 2011, after suffering a stroke. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway.
Irene was born November 5, 1914, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Rev. H. O. Jochens and Margaret Anne Jochens. She was a 1932 graduate of Long Pine High School in Long Pine, Nebraska. She became a Registered Nurse after graduating from Nebraska Methodist School of Nursing in Omaha.
In 1942 Irene married M. Ralph Smalley. After World War II they moved to Perry, Iowa, where they owned and operated Smalley Radio & Television, until retiring and moving to Urbandale in 1983.
Irene enjoyed gardening and was nearly always in attendance at First Federated Church.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Bonnie Smalley; her granddaughter, Krista Webb and husband Andrew; two great-grandchildren, Isabella and Carter Webb; and her brother, Les Jochens, Denver, Colorado.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three siblings.
Memorial contributions can be directed to First Federated Church, Des Moines, Iowa.
Online condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kristy Scheuermann
12/01/2011
Hi. Irene was a patient at Dr. McClintocks (dentist) in Perry, and I worked for Dr. McClintock for 30 yrs, so we saw Irene many times. We really enjoyed talking to her when she came in, she was such a nice and interesting lady. She came in for quite a few yrs. and then decided Perry was too far for her to drive, and she felt so bad about leaving us. Dr. McClintock has been retired for 3 yrs. now and I still work with the dentists that bought the practice. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of her family as I know she will be missed. I used to tell her that she hid her age well. She did not look anywhere near her age. So please take care and know I am thinking of you guys.
Jennifer Wigton
11/30/2011
My aunt, Mary Jo Hartney, was very fond of your mother and enjoyed the many outings they had together, particularly shopping! My aunt has talked about her a lot over the years and I know how glad she was that Irene had a wonderful family around her. May your memories bring you peace. God Bless!