April 26, 1929 – May 23, 2020
Hilda Irene (Hersberger) Flanders passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1929 to Bernard and Miriam Mae (Michaels) Hersberger in Noblesville.
Irene was a dedicated farmer’s wife and was a member of Prairie Baptist Church. She attended Harbour Shores Church in her later years. Irene was a 1947 graduate of Walnut Grove. She graduated from Apex Beauty School and was the owner and operator of Country Side Beauty Salon for many years. She loved entertaining, traveling with friends, wintering in Florida, spending time with family, and spending Tuesday nights at Jim Dandy.
Irene is survived by daughters, Debbie (John) Leonard and Deanna (Rob) Versprille; five grandchildren, John (Deanna) Leonard, Joshua (Julie) Leonard, Jordan (Jessica) Leonard, Vanessa (Matt) Emery and Dylan Versprille; 12 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of almost 69 years, Robert Eugene Flanders; her brother, Leslie Hersberger; and five sisters, Maxine Thompson, Lenora Riggs, Leona Stoner, Betty Hill and Bonnie Morris.
A private graveside service with burial will be held for immediate family at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes has been entrusted with Irene’s care. A public celebration of life is planned for a later date.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Miller and Irene’s part-time caregiver, Quenda Tolliver. They would also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Lou Montgomery, who provided Irene with friendship, love and around-the-clock care during the last four years.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, WV 35438 (donate.lovetotherescue.org); or Harbour Shores Church Missions, 8011 E. 216th St., Cicero, IN 46034.
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