MISKIEL,
Irene
(Maiden Name: O'Chipa)
The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, Arizona
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Irene Miskiel
Irene was born September 26, 1939 to Elmer and Olga O'Chipa, in Newark, New Jersey, but relocated to Miami, Florida where she graduated in 1956.
Irene was a member of the Orange Bowl court in 1956. While in high school, she met Dick Miskiel, whom she married on June 28, 1958, and remained married until June 10, 2015, when Irene succumbed to heart failure.
Irene is also survived by her children and their spouses, Mark and Rhonda Miskiel, Scott and Cheryl Miskiel and Vicki and Al Bushert. Irene had three grandchildren, John Miskiel, Amanda Miskiel and Creedence Bushert.
Irene was an ordained minister, and founded "The School of Intercessors."
She lived her life with profound greatness. Irene's family will honor her life in a private setting, in lieu of a public ceremony.
Information provided by her husband, Dick Miskiel and son, Scott Miskiel.