Irene E. Burchwell, 82, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Monday afternoon, May 14, 2007 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born Mar. 30, 1925 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Blan B. and Josie (Waits) Derexson. On Apr. 21, 1946 she married Roy R. Burchwell who preceded her in death Apr. 18, 1979. Surviving is a son, Michael Burchwell: a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Marilyn Burchwell, all of Chillicothe, 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her parents and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Burchwell was a retired employee of Mead Paper. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, May 18, 2007 in the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home with Rev. David Titler officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday.

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