Iris A. Schmidt, 85, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at Brookside Care Center with her family by her side. Born in Belfast, Ireland, on April 14, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Jane (Clawson) Dean. She was educated in the schools of Ireland, coming to the United States and Kenosha in 1946. In 1986 she moved to Englewood, FL, where she resided until her return to Kenosha in 2001. On June 21, 1944, she married William E. Schmidt in Belfast, Ireland. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2004. For over 24 years Iris worked in the office at J.C. Penny, until her retirement in 1984. Iris enjoyed playing cards, knitting, painting and dancing. She was a former member of the Sweet Adelines. Surviving are her three children, Michael (Patricia) Schmidt, Jaynee (Peter) Dunasky, and Terri (Robert) Minga, all of Kenosha; her son-in-law, Michael Wright of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Robin, Deana, Kerry, Brandon, Erin, Matthew, and Danielle; and five great-grandchildren, Gavin, Sydnee, Emma, Madisyn, and Lily. She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Schmidt; a daughter, Patricia A. Wright; two brothers and two sisters. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Brookside Care Center and Hospice Alliance as well as Dr. Zeihen for the kind and compassionate care they gave Iris. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 6th, at Proko Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held on Monday, August 8th, at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Proko Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Hospice Alliance or The American Heart Association would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Iris’ Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com