Irena R. Jahrling nee Czerwinska, beloved wife of John; loving mother of Conrad; daughter of the late Regina and Antoni; sister of Tosia Napiorkowska and Halina Malinska. Gifted design engineer, artist and teacher--perpetually selfless leader and strong woman. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to MDA/ALS (als.mda.org). Visitation Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter Street. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Fort Sheridan Cemetery. For info 312-421-0936.