Crystal “Chris” E. Irvin, 85 of Austin, died Thursday evening at Comfortcare Center in Austin. She was born in rural Freeborn County on October 23, 1928 to Ben and Amanda (Sathre) Christianson. She attended school in Stewartville. On June 7, 1947, she married Paul Irvin in Austin. Chris was a dedicated homemaker who loved raising her children and taking care of her and Paul’s home. Chris volunteered at several different organizations including the Austin Historical Society. She enjoyed playing music on the piano, organ, and accordion. She also liked fishing, doing and teaching ceramics and needle point. Chris is survived by her husband of 67 years, Paul Irvin Sr. of Austin; children, Lavonne McCarthy of Canton, MN, Paul (Linda) Jr. of St. Peter, MN, Darlene Hoffman of North Mankato, MN, Debra (Craig) Lewison of Janesville, WI; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a sister, Wilma “Babe” Cooper of Arvada, CO and nieces. Chris is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Sharon Kay Irvin, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. A funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Mayer Funeral Home with a wake service starting at 7:30 pm, and another visitation at St. Augustine Catholic Church starting at 10:00 am the day of the funeral. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Service Information
Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912
Visitation
Tuesday, April 29 2014
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912
Service
Tuesday, April 29 2014
7:30 PM
Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912
Visitation
Wednesday, April 30 2014
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912
Service
Wednesday, April 30 2014
11:00 AM
St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912
