H. Irene Cook

H. Irene CookH. Irene Cook, 87, Tipton, died Wednesday May 24, 2006 at 4:00pm at Autumnwood Extended Care Facility, Tipton.  She was born in Lebanon, Indiana on May 28, 1918 to Luke Frye and Grace (Johnson) Graham.  Irene grew up in Arcadia, Indiana marrying Fred W. Cook on August 16, 1944.  He preceded her in death on August 7, 1996.Irene was a homemaker.  She was a past member of Albright United Methodist Church and currently a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Arcadia, holding several offices including Treasurer, and Recording Secretary.  She belonged to New Hope Extension Homemakers Club where she has held the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, and News Correspondent.Irene is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. C. Patrick (Elaine) Hreachmack of Carmel, 5 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, and 1 step great-grandson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; son Stephen F. Cook; 2 sisters, Edith E. Hodgen and Mary L. Perkins; and 2 brothers, Carl Graham and Paul Graham.Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 27, at 3:00pm at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton with Pastor Ed Fisher presiding.  Burial will follow at Arcadia Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday prior to the funeral from 1:00-3:00pm at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 500 E. North Street, Arcadia, Indiana, 46030, or the charity of the donor’s choice.