Irma J. Zupke, 92, of Kalamazoo died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at Central Baptist Village in Norridge, IL. She was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Niles, the daughter of J. Harley and Gertrude A. (Brockway) Weed.

Irma was preceded in death by her husband, Larry in 2009; her brother, Harley Weed; and her sister, Kathryn Turner. She is survived by her sons, Alan of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and James (Kris) of Redford, Michigan; and her grandson Chad (Tracey) of Oak Park, Illinois.

Learn more about Irma and visit with her family and friends while sharing some food and refreshments this Friday, Sept. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler-Kalamazoo, 6080 Stadium Drive; (800-822-7594), where funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.

Interment will be held at South Portage Cemetery. Following the burial, food and fellowship will be shared at Irma’s favorite restaurant, LaRue’s, 6375 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo.

Please visit Irma’s personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com, where loved ones can archive a favorite memory or photo and sign Irma’s online guestbook before coming to the funeral home Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate.