D. Irene Baird Obituary (1921

D. Irene Baird, 98 of Pontiac, IL formerly of Normal, IL went home to be with her Savior Wednesday April 22, 2020 at 8:12PM at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family graveside will be held at Union Cemetery, Odell, IL. with Rev. Joel Paine of the Assembly of God Church officiating. Memorials in Irene's name may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements. Irene was born on September 30,1921 in Odell, IL a daughter of Clarence and Dessie (McWhorter) Johnson. She married Norman Baird on April 6, 1941 in Pontiac, IL. He preceded her in death in 1990. Survivors include many nieces and nephews and many close friends in Normal, IL. Irene and her husband Norman owned and operated Baird Pet Store and Radiator Shop in Pontiac, IL. They then opened Baird Radiator in Normal, IL. Later Irene and Norman owned and operated Wildwood Campground in rural LeRoy, IL. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Normal, IL. Irene had a great sense of humor and her appearance was very important to her as was her faith.