Roseau Times-Region - Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper

Badger - Irene passed away on October 10, 2016 at LifeCare Roseau Manor.

Irene Adele (Vacura) Svir was born to Emil and Elsie Pearl (Goodwin) Vacura on July 13, 1930 on a farm south of Badger in Barnett Township of Roseau County in Minnesota. She attended country school and graduated from Badger High School. She attended Teacher’s Training in Thief River Falls and taught in rural schools. Irene worked at the Badger school as a teacher’s aide for several years and she always enjoyed hearing from former students.

Irene married Jerry Svir on July 28, 1951. They were blessed with three chil...