Irene Catherine Mast, age 99, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in her home. She was born on April 14, 1921 in Quincy, the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Shaffer) Wiemelt. Irene attended St. Rose Grade School, Quincy High School and Gem City Business College. She married Richard D. Mast on April 18, 1942 in St. John Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1988. Irene was a homemaker.

Irene was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church where she had served as a eucharistic minister and a long time member of St. John Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Vincent Home Auxiliary, the Legion of Mary. She also made more than 38,000 rosaries to be sent to the missions.

She is survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: Richard Mast and his wife Alice of Normal, IL; John P. Mast of Quincy and Gerald R. Mast and his wife Lynn also of Quincy.
SIX GRANDCHILDREN: Jason Mast, Joshua Mast, Nicholas Mast and his wife Kim, Jerry Mast and his wife Evanne; Ryan Mast and Bob Mast and his wife Keri.
EIGHT GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Emma Mast, Ethan Mast, Mason Mast, Olivia Mast, Jordyn Mast, Blane Mast, Avri Mast, and Reagan Mast.
Sister-in-law: Bengta Wiemelt
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings: Louis J. Wiemelt, Joseph Wiemelt, Florence Shinn, Josephine Weisenburger, Catherine Kuhlmeier.

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, there will be a private Mass of Christian Burial for Irene. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all their friends and family for their love and support during this time. Please be with us in prayer. Please feel free to send a card or note to the family directly or through the funeral home. IN lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or to Masses in Irene’s memory at St. Francis Catholic Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.