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HACKENSACK - Irene Kitzmann, age 85, of Hackensack, Minn., passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Birchview Gardens in Hackensack. She was born April 11, 1927 in Davenport, Iowa to Julius and Emma Kiefer.

Irene enjoyed Artwork, drawing, gardening and flowers.

She is survived by her son, Matthew Kitzmann (Debra) of Backus, Minn.; sister, Sally Duncan of Iowa; grandchildren, Joshua Kitzmann (Sara), Jacob Kitzmann (Brittney); great grandchildren, Isabella, Grace, Ayla and Page Kitzmann.

Her parents, husband, Eugene, son, Michael and brother, Julius Kiefer Jr. preceded her in death.

Services will be 2pm Thursday, January 17 at Lakeside Baptist Church in Backus with Pastor Jeff Broom officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Backus. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.[[In-content Ad]]

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