Irene Kalin Obituary

Irene J. Kalin

Nov 20, 1953 - Jul 30, 2025

Milan

Irene Joan (Heckelman) Kalin, 71, residing in Milan, passed away Wednesday evening, July 30, 2025 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Irene was born November 20, 1953, in Medina, to Carl and Delight (Furst) Heckelman.

Irene graduated from Edison High School in 1972. She married the love of her life, Lewis in 1977. She worked several different jobs, her most favorite serving as a third mate on a shrimp boat. Irene was active in the Milan Township Fire Department. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and spending time with her family especially her grandkids.

Irene is survived by her husband of 48 years, Lewis Kalin. She is also survived by her son, Nicholas (Jeanne) Kalin; two daughters, Lavonne Kalin and Samantha (Nicholas) Meyer; her mother, Delight Heckelman; grandchildren, Ivan, Lucas, Colette and Gisele Kalin, Alexandria and Rebecca Leber, Isabell Daily, Liliana and Adelynn Meyer; three sisters, Doris Gens, Susan Heckelman, and Anne Heckelman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to her father, Carl Heckelman; Irene is preceded in death by her sister, Julie Petit and her brother-in-law, George Gens.

A Memorial Gathering will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, August 8th, 2025, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory - Milan Chapel, 1 South Main Street, Milan, Ohio 44846.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.