Irene H. Sanko, age 78, of Excelsior. Preceded in death by husband, George F. Sanko and parents, Fred & Alma Heath. Survived by children, Georgia Swanson (Kim), Joe Sanko, Mary Tiffany (Dean), Tom Sanko (Jill), Dave Sanko (Peggy) and Carol Roddy; grandchildren, Debbie Bowling (Graig), Patty Asher (Frank), Brian Bromley, Brittany Sanko, Julia Sjoberg (Jonas), Kris VanZanten, Christopher, Jessica and Shannon Sanko, Carly, Heather, Michelle and Brandon Sanko, Marie Sanko-Kuefler, Anna Roddy and Sara Roddy; great-grandchild, Avril Bowling; brother, Floyd Heath (Bernadene); nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at 2 pm, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 680 Mill St., Excelsior (952-474-8868). Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 pm, with prayer service at 6:30 pm AT THE CHURCH in the Gathering Space. Visitation also one hour prior to service Wed. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Southshore Community Center. Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595