Irene (Andres) Painter

Regina Irene Painter, 92, of Litchfield, passed away at the home of Kevin Painter and his wife Doreka, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 3:09 p.m.

Born December 10, 1930, the daughter of Frederick and Bertha (Taylor) Andres.  She was a graduate of Litchfield Community High School, Class of 1948.  She married Maynard Sterling “Wimpy” Painter on June 13, 1953 at the First Presbyterian Church in Litchfield.  Mr. Painter passed away February 27, 2010.

Mrs. Painter was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Litchfield and loved attending church and church activities.  She was a member of the United Presbyterian Women, the church choir and taught Sunday school for several years.  Mrs. Painter was a Brownie Troop Leader for several years with the Girl Scouts, a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and was employed for a few years at Brubaker Motors.  She loved traveling with her husband and family, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and friends. 

Surviving are her son, Kevin and his wife Doreka Painter, and her daughter, Dawn and her husband Larry Pezold all of Litchfield.  Eleven grandchildren; Levi (Sheizel) Painter of Raymond, IL, Travis (Sarah) Painter of Mt. Olive, IL, Frank Painter of Seattle, WA, Sarah (Cole) Phipps of Litchfield, IL, Claire Painter of Litchfield, IL, Mahina (Donovan) Dela Paz of Eugene, OR, Samuel Painter of Hilton Head, SC, Rebecca Painter of Springfield, IL and Georgina Painter of Litchfield, Katie (Brian) McIntyre of Galena, IL and Jacob (Casey) Pezold of Ft. Mill, SC, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Painter will be conducted on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Litchfield.  The Rev. Gary Schwab will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield.  Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The family asks that memorials be directed to the First Presbyterian Church.