Irene Lily Zittlow

Irene Lily Zittlow, age 96 of Allouez passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1928, to the late Frank and Emma (Snell) Schroeder and was a 1946 graduate of Seymour High School. Irene went on to school and became a beautician. On May 22, 1948, she married Marlin Zittlow, he preceded her in death on August 12, 2002.

Irene was an artist, a painter using oils and acrylics, doing many art shows in this area. She was a member of many clubs, including Fox Valley Artisans, Antique Study Club, Green Bay and De Pere Antiquarian Society. Throughout her life Irene had a strong faith. She was an involved member of Faith Lutheran Church in Allouez.

Survivors include her four children, Bruce (Kay) Zittlow; Mark (Cheryl Wilson) Zittlow; Lance Zittlow and Melissa (Brian) Burns; her grandchildren Jacob (Anja) Zittlow; Matthew (Amy) Zittlow; Allan (Pam) Zittlow; Rachel Goble; Caleb Zittlow; Gabe (Faith) Zittlow; Naomi (Dave) Allen; Jack (Maryam) Bowman; Mari Kiley; Carly Burns; Ava Burns. She is further survived by many great grandchildren.

Irene is also preceded in death by a grandchild, Erin Zittlow; brother, Harold (Elizabeth) Schroeder; sister, Evelyn Peters-Burns.

Family and friends may gather at Faith Lutheran Church, 2335 S. Webster Ave., on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12:30pm until the time of service at 1:30pm. Pastor Joshua Errer officiating. Inurnment will take place at Allouez Catholic Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Irene’s caregivers, Mary Jo Holewinski and Ann Zawacki, Stacey and Amy from Christian Servants Caregivers. Additionally, thank you to Jen and Jolene from Unity Hospice.