Irene E. Plinovich

December 5, 1939 - October 31, 2021

Irene “Renie” Plinovich, age 81, passed away on October 31, 2021. She was born on December 5, 1939 to Mitchell and Sophie Manoski in Gary, Indiana. Irene is survived by her husband, Michael Plinovich Jr.; her three children, Nicholas (Michelle), Michele (Andy) Davis, and Michael (Heather Chik-Plinovich); her six grandchildren, Colin Plinovich, Mitch and Luke Davis, and Valerie, George, and Micky Plinovich, and her siblings, Michele Manoski, Mitchell (Lyn) Manoski, Kathleen (Stephen) Schnelker, Theresa (Donald) Foster, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Sophie Manoski and her mother-in-law, Helen Plinovich. Irene grew up in Gary, IN and graduated from Emerson High School in 1957. Growing up near the beaches of Lake Michigan created endless memories for Irene and her family. Including meeting her beloved husband Mike at a beach party and continuing that party with family years later. She and Mike were married on October 12, 1963 and just celebrated their 58th anniversary. Mike and Irene’s house was always the center for family gatherings. Irene loved to entertain and welcomed everyone into her home. Every holiday meal started with her famous Deviled eggs and ended with full bellies and lots of love and laughter. Irene loved shopping with her sisters and spending time with family and friends, especially her beautiful grandchildren. As the years passed, she and Mike still drove out to the beach to watch the sunset and snack on hamburgers and ice cream every now and then. Irene’s kindness, generosity, and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by all of her family and friends. A wake will be held at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage IN, 46368 on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm and the funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368 at 11:00 am.