Irene Jez

Irene (Mikeska) Jez, age 89, of Waco, passed away Friday morning, December 7, 2018 at West Rest Haven. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. B. George officiating. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Seaton Cemetery near Temple. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Irene was born August 7, 1929 in Meeks, Texas, the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Emily (Kudlacek) Mikeska. She was a graduate of Rogers High School. Irene was united in marriage to James Jez in Temple and he preceded her in death on October 4, 1981. Irene worked as a licensed vocational nurse for over 42 years at the West Community Hospital and West Rest Haven until her retirement in 1991. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, and the many family picnics at Lake Whitney. Irene especially loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Temple Brethren Church and was also a member of the SPJST Lodge #66 at Linden Hall. Survivors include her children, Nora Jean Dye and husband Rudy of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Carolyn Dempsey and husband Wayne of Lantana, and twins James Jez, Jr, of Waco, and Janet Sisak and husband Jeff; her sister, Wilma Jones and husband John; her brother, Wilbert Mikeska and wife Margaret; grandchildren, Jennifer Laird and husband Kelly, Justin Dempsey and wife Carmen, Steven Wade, Ryan Sisak and Payton Sisak; great grandchildren, Corbin Combs, Dawn Marie Dempsey, Sarah Bowles and Gracie Dempsey; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.