Irene Elizabeth Eaton (nee Viehman), 90, of Steelville, MO passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, MO. She was born March 3, 1919 in Steelville, MO to Clarence and Carnie (Edwards) Viehman. She will be sadly missed by her children, Joyce (Milt) Messick of Chicago, IL and David (Christine) Eaton of Liberty, MO; four brothers, Bud (Ava) Viehman of Steelville, MO, Richard (Marlyn) Viehman and Leslie (Dot) Viehman all of Florissant, MO, and Ralph (Ardell) Viehman of Garland, TX; one sister, Maxine Mullen of St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren, Michael Eaton of New York, NY, Steven (Debbie) Messick of Harvard, IL and Julie (Dave) Camel of Barrington, IL; four grandchildren; other relatives and friends. For many years, Irene worked as a doctor's assistant for some of the local doctors in Crawford County. Irene was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church for over seventy years. She was a long time member of the Steelville Extension Club. In her spare time, she was an avid reader. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Bud Sanders officiating. Music of "Nearer My God To Thee" and "He Leadth Me" were played. Special memories were shared by Joyce Messick. Casket bearers were Rob Viehman, Jim Hughes, Ralph Viehman, Leslie Viehman, Steven Messick and David Eaton. Honorary casket bearers were Bud Viehman and Richard Viehman. Committal prayer and burial were in the Steelville Cemetery. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.