Irene M. Elkins, age 88, of Temple, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Temple. Irene was born on November 28, 1934 in Stillwater, MN to Charles and Gretchen Ancke. No services are planned at this time. Irene lived most of her life in MN on the family farm in marine on St Croix. She was an artist, (painter and wrote poems) some published in the newspaper. She was a baker with Cub foods. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 yrs, Ted W Elkins, her brother Donald Ancke. She is survived by her loving child, Mark Elkins, Jeanne (wife). She will be missed by her many friends and family.
She will be interned at the Withrow cemetery, Hugo MN. There will be a private gathering for Irene in marine on Croix by invitation. Dates unknown at this time. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerstemple.com for the Elkins family.