Obituary for Irene George Raterman (George)
Irene Mary George Raterman, 85, passed away peacefully at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky on September 10, 2020, with her family at her side.
She was born in Louisville on January 13, 1935, to Nonie A. and Hyleme S. George Sr.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Jerome (Jerry) T. Raterman; her brothers, Dr. Salem M. George, Sr., and Donald J. George, Sr.; brother-in-law Mark E Gormley, Sr.; and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Rowe.
Irene is survived by her siblings, Jo Ann Gormley of Versailles, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony George (Judy) of Anchorage, Kentucky, Hyleme S. George Jr. (Peg) of Fishers, Indiana, and Debbie Mathews( John) of Bardstown, Kentucky; sisters-in-law, Eva George of Lebanon, Kentucky, Margaret George of Lebanon, Kentucky, and Jane Orr of Glenview, Illinois; three stepsons, Jerome R. Raterman (KerryAnne) of Sydney, Australia, Dr. Stephen J. Raterman (Helen) of Tampa, Florida, and Daniel P. Raterman, (Carmen) of Tampa, Florida; eight step-grandchildren, and two step-greatgrandchildren. Irene is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and many cousins.
Irene received her Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky. She was an accountant at Eskew and Greshman, and later, Deming, Malone, Livesay, and Ostroff.
Irene was a lifelong member of the former St. Barnabas Catholic Church until it’s closing, and a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was an avid UK Wildcat fan. Her family and friends will remember Irene as a sweet, kind woman with a gentle soul.
A private funeral will be held for immediate family, and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
The funeral service will be live-streamed on the Highlands Funeral Home Facebook page on September 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Baptist Rehabilitative and Palliative Care units. A special thanks also to Hosparus of Louisville.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mass of the Air, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, or St. John Paul II Catholic Church.
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She was born in Louisville on January 13, 1935, to Nonie A. and Hyleme S. George Sr.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Jerome (Jerry) T. Raterman; her brothers, Dr. Salem M. George, Sr., and Donald J. George, Sr.; brother-in-law Mark E Gormley, Sr.; and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Rowe.
Irene is survived by her siblings, Jo Ann Gormley of Versailles, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony George (Judy) of Anchorage, Kentucky, Hyleme S. George Jr. (Peg) of Fishers, Indiana, and Debbie Mathews( John) of Bardstown, Kentucky; sisters-in-law, Eva George of Lebanon, Kentucky, Margaret George of Lebanon, Kentucky, and Jane Orr of Glenview, Illinois; three stepsons, Jerome R. Raterman (KerryAnne) of Sydney, Australia, Dr. Stephen J. Raterman (Helen) of Tampa, Florida, and Daniel P. Raterman, (Carmen) of Tampa, Florida; eight step-grandchildren, and two step-greatgrandchildren. Irene is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and many cousins.
Irene received her Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky. She was an accountant at Eskew and Greshman, and later, Deming, Malone, Livesay, and Ostroff.
Irene was a lifelong member of the former St. Barnabas Catholic Church until it’s closing, and a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was an avid UK Wildcat fan. Her family and friends will remember Irene as a sweet, kind woman with a gentle soul.
A private funeral will be held for immediate family, and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
The funeral service will be live-streamed on the Highlands Funeral Home Facebook page on September 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Baptist Rehabilitative and Palliative Care units. A special thanks also to Hosparus of Louisville.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mass of the Air, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, or St. John Paul II Catholic Church.
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