Irene A Kopatz nee Stack, age 85 of South Chicago Heights, IL. passed away peacefully on August 28, 2013. Beloved wife of Wilbert Kopatz. Loving mother of Sandra Peabody, Susan (Kevin) Douglas and Lori (late Elmer) Maddamma. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear sister of John (Thelma) Stack. Irene was preceded in death by three brothers: James (late Edith), Thomas and William (Catherine) Stack and one sister Beatrice (late Marvin) Nasgovitz. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday August 30, 2013 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 31, 2013 at Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery - Steger, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Steger Memorial Chapel 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com.