Irene R. Case

Boonville- Irene Ruth Rapp Case, died peacefully, surrounded by love, at home on August 10, 2026.

Irene…Mom. Wife. Business Owner. Great friend. ATV enthusiast. Card playing Junkie. Cat lover.

Irene was born on May 10, 1942, to Eva and Albert Rapp, in rural N.J., on her grandparents farm and spent her formative years running barefoot and causing mischief with her sister Eve & brothers Dickie and Little Charlie. What an incandescent childhood on the Rapp Farm!

Irene loved high school and the close friends that she kept throughout life. Gregarious by nature, she became a telephone operator in the time of switchboards and party lines. In the early 1960’s she met and married Charles Case. They were married for over 60 years, having 5 children at the get-go. Charlie often worked 3 jobs in these tough times. Leaving Irene corralling 5 young kids by herself. But Irene was a tough as the times were.

In the early 1970’s, the whole family, (pets and possessions included), moved to West Leyden, NY, where they built, owned, lived at and operated The Hideaway Restaurant. For the first 5 years, it was a non-stop 24/7 life; Irene thrived. Irene made friends of everyone who entered The Hideaway. The families on the road became steadfast confidents, having holiday banquets every year and zany outings. Irene played a major role in making the Hideaway famous for its hospitality and food.

The 1980ss came and the family moved to Boonville, to start new adventures. The early 1990’s saw the start of Charlies Liquor Store. Charlie retired early and Irene was the face you saw. She woke up with a smile every day, before heading to work. Irene made the customer feel like family and practiced old school customer service. Once again, she was part of a famous business.

Irene loved her grandchildren, but she also loved her extended family. All exes remained as part of her circle , because, if your became family, you remain family.

Irene is survived by 3 children, Nona. Guy. Dean, and her sister. Eve, as well as nieces and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles and children, Tara and Dirk as well as both of her brothers.

Irene…thank you for making us better people. Thank you for loving us. You will always be in our hearts.

Services will be private, but if anyone wants to do a remembrance, please be kind to animals and think of Irene.

For an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com