Irene M. Bockstruck

January 16, 1932 - November 17, 2020

Dateline: Alton Irene M. Bockstruck, 88, of Alton, Il passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 1:23 pm at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital. She was born on January 16, 1932 in Godfrey, IL, the daughter of Arnold and Mamie (Schallenberg) Gerdt. On September 15, 1956 Irene married Raymond Bockstruck in Alton, Il and he preceded her in death on July 23, 2010. Irene was a member of Salem Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, spending time with her family and participating in the church activities. She is survived by her children, Steven Bockstruck (Elizabeth) of Brighton, IL. Connie LeDuc (Glen) of Edwardsville, IL, and Wayne Bockstruck of Alton, IL; grandchildren, Leanne, John, and Brendan Bockstruck, and Kevin and Linda LeDuc; and a brother, Clarence Gerdt of Mauldin, SC. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; parents; an infant son, Stanley Bockstruck; a sister, Pauline Gerdt; and two brothers, Alfred and Arnold Gerdt. Burial at Upper Alton Cemetery will be private. A Memorial church service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Salem Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Charles Hoekstra officiating. Memorials may be made to Salem Presbyterian Church.