Irene Kineman Draffen, age 97 of Unionville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2022 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Irene was born on December 13, 1925 in Unionville the daughter of Ona Mae (Land) and Gus Kineman. She lived her entire life on the family farm.

Irene loved classic country music, dancing, big country breakfasts, desserts, and watching reruns of the Golden Girls. She stayed close with her cousin, Juanita Grentzer and childhood friend, Thelma Cooper. They talked daily on the phone and all three women lived to the age of 97.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Ann Draffen, who was always "three years old" in her mother's heart; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many younger friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ona Mane and Gus Kineman; her husband, Alton Draffen; a younger brother, Vernon "Peck" Kineman.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 11 am at the Mt. Sterling Cemetery with Rev. Pete Ryan officiating.

Pallbearers will be Danny Draffen, Jim Draffen, Alex Draffen Gagnon, Jesse D. Atwood, Drew LaFont,  Matt LaFont, John LaFont, Stephen LaFont, Jesse N. Atwood, and Tom Rook.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com