Jody Ihrke ( Joann Ardeth Chytracek)

life story

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Nana and Shining light of Jesus love and forgiveness

A truly beautiful human being both inside and out.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

- Matthew 5:16 NIV

Jody Ihrke (Joann Ardeth Chytracek),

Jody Ihrke (Joann Ardeth Chytracek), 74

Bloomington MN, 4/10/1946 - 2/13/2021

From East St Paul, Jody was Harding Alumni from the class of '64.  She lived a full life of service to her family, community and career. Jody was in Hospitality mgt, sales and service for 40+ years. Suffering a brain aneurysm in 2008, her 13 years of life after were a testament to her faith and family that she was truly an amazing woman with an undeniable ability to share joy with others. Preceded in passing by her husband of 30 years Randy Alan Ihrke 2/3/2020, her mother Ardeth '04, father Gerald '69, and her brother Jon Chytracek '14. Here to carry on her legacy of love and service; daughter Tracy Ann Nelson (Chris K), grandsons Andrew Russel & Dylan Nelson Armstead, granddaughter Devan Ashley Armstead (Chris Rock). Two beautiful great grandchildren Ava Lacherest & Afton John Rock. Her loving sister inlaw Margaret and neice Grace Chytracek, aunt Darlene Moes, many cousins, the wonderful caregivers at Twins Care Nursing and many friends.Jody's Memorial service will be Friday 2/19/21 from 5:30pm to 7pm at Eastern Heights Lutheran Church, 616 Ruth St. In St Paul, Mn. Live stream at www.EHLC.org

memorial service

Jody Ihrke Memorial Service

February 19, 2021

Eastern Heights Lutheran Church 616 Ruth St N, St Paul, MN 55119, USA

Memorial Service for Jody

5:30 pm Memorial photo viewing

6:00 pm Service

- Live Stream the service at www.EHLC.org

Celebration of Life TBD when Covid restrictions allow this spring.

Contact Tracy with any questions at 651-468-7708

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services