Mary Irene Hodkinson Freeport, Ohio Obituary

Mary Irene Hodkinson

<p><strong><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Mary Irene Hodkinson, age 88, of 33920 Old Piedmont Road, Flushing died peacefully at home at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2021.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Irene was born November 22, 1932 in Tuscarawas, Ohio; a daughter of the late Frank B. Milburn and Mildred V. Fiester Milburn.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">She was a 1950 graduate of Tuscarawas High School. After graduation she worked at Green&rsquo;s 5 &amp; 10 in Uhrichsville. Then she got married and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a farmer, milking cows, baling hay, operating farm equipment and doing whatever needed done on the farm. She loved flower gardening in her beautiful yard and loved being on the farm with her family.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Irene was a fifty-year member of the Freeport Eastern Star #319 and held various positions within the Star organization including Grand Representative of Texas. She attended the Piedmont United Methodist Church and was involved with the local farm council organization.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Her husband, Junior Arthur Hodkinson, died December 9, 2007. Also preceding her in death were four children: Kevin Jay Hodkinson in 1961, Frank Arthur Hodkinson in 1985, Pamela Sue Hodkinson in 2012, and Terry Lee Hodkinson in 2015.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Irene is survived by two sons: Tom (Linnah) Hodkinson of Tippecanoe and Mike Hodkinson of New Philadelphia; a daughter-in-law, Becky (Doug) Koscoe of Marietta; ten grandchildren: Kevin (Crystal), Dawn (Eric), Jason (Jess), Derick (Megan), Heather (Don), Ashley, Daphne, Julia (Vic), Ben and Ellie; twenty-four great-grandchildren: Aubree, Waylon, Carter, Frankie, Wesson, Cameron, Logan, Cody, Breauhnna, Dillon, Cassie, Lorena, Hailey, Landon, Tyson, Tami, Trevor, Tabby, Caiden, Evan, Camden, Finlee, Amarie, and Emy; four siblings: Janet Butcher, Kay Cerana, Jerry (Karen) Milburn, and Ron (Lynn) Milburn.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Also preceding her in death were four brothers: Charles Milburn, Frank Milburn, Bobby Milburn, and Jim Milburn.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Visitation and services will be private on in Koch Funeral Home, 216 S High Street, Freeport. A Private Eastern Star service will be held by the Freeport Order of Eastern Star #319. Burial will follow in Greenmont Union Cemetery, Freeport.</span></span></strong></p>
November 22, 1932 - October 7, 202111/22/193210/07/2021
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Kssh04@gmail.com
October 11, 2021
We thought so much of Irene. Dick remembers her from the 5 and 10 in Uhrichsville. Such a sincere and kind lady to all. She will always be in our memory. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
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October 11, 2021
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Ron and Kay Cochenour
October 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Hugs!
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Marianne Cates
October 9, 2021
So sorry for your loss Heather! Grandmas are such a special part of our heart!
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Susan Miller Anderson
October 10, 2021
Sincere condolences to the family. I spent many enjoyable hours with Irene during Eastern Star and other community activities, especially Lakeland and HC sports events. She was always smiling. She was also proud of her family, a hard worker, and grateful for what she had.... Continue Reading
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The staff at Koch Funeral Home
October 9, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Mary. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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