Irene Lillian (Gehrke) Campbell was born on May, 17, 1918 in Brookfield Township, Michigan. She passed away on July 7, 2016 at the age of 98. She is a long time resident of Farmington.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents, John and Edith Gehrke. Irene married Adrian G. Campbell on October 30, 1937 and they enjoyed 51 years together and raised their two sons, Barry (Mary) and Tim.
After Adrian's passing, Irene married Lloyd G. Newman and enjoyed her twilight years until his passing in
2006.

Along with her two sons, Irene is survived by two grandsons, Brent (Lisa) and Erik (Rebecca) and three great- grandchildren June, Neil and Owen. Irene was the oldest of eight. She is survived by her beloved sister Ellen Comisso and sister in law Dorothy Gehrke. She is predeceased by siblings Margaret, Lorraine, Dorothy, Gaylord, Paul Bernard and Samuel.

Irene was a vibrant woman adored by her family and friends. She enjoyed a close relationship with her nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. In her 98 years, Irene observed many changes in the world and accomplished many things. She retired from Ford Motor Company after 27 years. During her time at Ford she earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees. She loved flowers and became a Master Judge Emeritus for the National Gardens Club. She enjoyed playing bridge, sewing, and traveling. Her quilts are works of art cherished by all who she gifted them to. She also loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida.

Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home,
33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.).

Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m