Irene Margaret Robinson Franson, 95, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center where she had resided for the past two years.

Irene was born on August 11, 1927 to Walter and Annie (Pawelke) Robinson of Strum, WI. She was the oldest of seven children. On November 2, 1946 Irene married Alvin Franson of Strum. Together they worked the family farm until retiring in 1977, when they moved to Whitehall. Six children were born to Irene and Alvin.

Irene was a wonderful wife and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She deeply loved and was very proud of her family. Irene was loved by many, was a good listener and enjoyed meeting people, who were drawn to her positive and cheerful personality.

Irene was fondly known as "Grandma Green". A name she acquired after one of her grandchildren could not pronounce Irene, and it stuck! She loved sewing, quilting, fishing, gardening, and baking. She also loved to travel, touring nationwide and many wonderful trips abroad.

Irene is survived by two sons, Paul (Bette) of Winter and John (Vicki) of Eau Claire; two daughters, Mary (Brad) Olson and Peggy (Kirth) Pronschinske both of Whitehall; 12 grandchildren, Bryan (Anna) Franson of Osseo, Jessica (Jordan Ouellette) Pintaro of Blair, Kristi (Derek) Bell of Pigeon Falls, Jamie (Dale Tormondsen) Bright of Silver Bay, MN, Lyndsey Thoma of Oshkosh, Christopher Blake of Farmington, MN, Sarah (Kelly) Kaufman of Pigeon Falls, Staci (Jack Doroff) Pronschinske of Eau Claire, Katie (Zach Zettler) Pronschinske of Eau Claire, Aaron (Selina Rodriguez) of Altoona, Nicole and Cade Franson of Eau Claire, Brittany (Matt) Franson, Mackenzie (Eric) Mueller, Brooklynn (McAdam Kensmoe) Olson and Zane Olson; great-grandchildren, Madeleine, Britta, Soren, Eloise, Leif, Olaf, Odin, Nolan, Juliana, Gabriel, Tavi, Jimmy, Jace, JJ, Grayson, Harper, Rylee, Brinley, Kyla, Amari, Paisli, Kaydence, Mesada, Jocelyn, Mason, Brayden, Beckett, Aubrie and Kayden; a brother, Leonard Robinson; a sister, Janice (David) Erickson; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Irene wa s preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alvin; and infant son; a son, Daniel; a granddaughter, Ella; two sisters, Ruth Hasart and Doris Fletschock; two brothers, Warren and Gordon Robinson as well as numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church of Pleasantville. Mr. Scott Brown will officiate.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service.

Irene's family would like to thank Pigeon Falls Health Care Center for the loving care provided to Irene during her stay there and Jack Funeral Home for assisting the family with arrangements.