Irene Miller

Irene Miller, 100 years old, of Corning, Iowa entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Corning Specialty Care. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning. Rev. Mary O’Riley will officiate. Memorials may be directed to the Prescott United Church – Disciples of Christ. Memories and condolences can be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

 Irene M. Miller was born February 27, 1924 at home in Mt. Etna, Iowa. Irene was 1 of eleven children born to Charles and Sylvia (Perry) Yarrington. She was raised on the family farm helping with the chores and caring for the animals. Irene grew up with a love for all animals including cats and dogs as well as the many different farm animals. On November 20, 1962, Irene was united in marriage to Martin “Mart” Miller[BP1] [BP2] in Creston, Iowa. The couple lived on Hwy. 34, east of Corning for many years. Everyone who traveled Hwy. 34 can remember seeing the beautiful flower garden that Irene and Mart worked tirelessly to maintain. Mart and Irene’s home was always open and they loved welcoming friends, neighbors, family and friends for a slice of Irene’s freshly baked pies and a cup of coffee. 

 Irene loved living on the farm and being a farm wife, caring for her family. She was a wonderful mother to her son, Bruce. Irene and Mart were long-time members of the Prescott United Church. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

 Irene is survived by her son, Bruce (wife Maureen) Miller of West Des Moines, Iowa; her 2 granddaughters: Lisa (husband Tony) Dirksen of Johnston, Iowa and Melissa (husband Chad) Cribari of West Des Moines, Iowa; 4 great-grandchildren: Austin Taffae, Kenzie Karis, Isabella Cribari and Cameron Cribari; 1 great-great-grandchild, Quinn Taffae; and by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

 Preceding Irene in death was her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Mart Miller; a granddaughter, Andrea Marie Miller; her parents; all 10 of her siblings of 5 brothers and 5 sisters; and her first husband.