Dec. 19, 1936 - April 20, 2010MISHAWAKA - Irene A Steinhofer, 83, of Mishawaka, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed quietly from this world on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. She was born to the late Stephan and Elizabeth Hafner Teichman in South Bend, and was a lifelong area resident. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Jack, and by dear siblings, Betty Bayard, Henry Teichman and Irma Bella. She is survived by daughters, Mary (Jeff) Haas and Barbara (Norm) Hezlep, both of South Bend; sons, David (Nancy) of Ft. Wayne, IN, John E. of Kalamazoo, MI, and Paul (Mindy) of Oak Park, IL. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Paskiet of Buchanan, MI. Irene was a lover of the arts, reading poetry, painting, gardening and sewing. She was an avid tap-dancer and enjoyed performing with her friends in the Battell Toe-Tappers. After raising her children, Irene worked for Ries Furniture Company, retiring after many years of helping customers find "just the right piece." The grandchildren delighted in spending time with Grammie Irene. She was also a favorite Aunt Irene to many nieces and nephews. Irene was a member of St. Anthony de Padua Parish for over 50 years and was involved in many parish activities during her children's school years. Family and friends may visit in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, on Friday, April 23, 2010, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. A parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, in St. Anthony de Padua Church, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Sumption Prairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Battell Center or to the Potawatomi Greenhouse. To send condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.