Irene Markey

May 24, 1923 - January 25, 2022

Good morning! Anyone visiting Irene would be greeted thusly, along with a marvelous smile, no matter the time of day. Irene Evans Fowler Markey, 98, passed away in the loving care of her daughter Wendy and “son” Michael on January 25, 2022, at home. Irene was married to Louis W. Fowler, with whom she had three children. When she was not working at Burkes Flexo Lures, Irene and Louis traveled the United States, visiting friends and relatives. Eventually, Irene visited all 50 states and went to Europe with her daughters. After retiring, they spent their winters in Florida enjoying the sun and square dancing. Irene often made her dresses and her husbands’ shirts. A few years after Louis died, Irene married Dennis H Markey. Wendy would often kid her Mom that she only married Louis and Dennis after they agreed to do the cooking, so she could be out in her beloved flower gardens. Irene loved her family and was blessed with wonderful friends. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Anne Ettawageshik and Wendy (Michael Oxley) Fowler of Traverse City; two grandchildren, Marissa (Chris) Soule of Tennessee and Joseph (Amy) Ettawageshik of Traverse City and eight great-grandchildren; Frank (Rochelle) Ettawageshik; nieces and nephews; special friends; Agnes Wheeler and Kathy Seekins and her dog, Peitra. She was predeceased by her son, Jim Fowler; her two husbands; and brothers, Robert Evans and Dale Evans. Donations may be made to A C Paws or Hospice of MI. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.