Irma Papp

Irma Papp, age 88 of Schaumburg, IL died peacefully at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove, IL on Saturday May 30th, 2020. Irma was born in Jászladány, Hungary on May 9th, 1932. She survived World War II with her family in the capital of Budapest and married her sweetheart Joseph, on October 23rd, 1954. On their 2nd wedding anniversary the Hungarian people rose in revolt against Soviet occupation, with her husband Joseph becoming an active participant. After the rebellion was put down, Joseph was wanted by the authorities and the couple had to flee their home country. Slipping across the border with Yugoslavia in January of 1957 with only the clothes on their backs, they spent 8 months in refugee camps. Eventually, they were granted political asylum and found their way to a new life in Chicago, IL. In 1966 they became proud naturalized citizens of the United States.

Irma raised a daughter and a son, retiring after 30 years with her husband to Wisconsin, living both in the towns of Hazelhurst and Friendship. She loved to paint in oil and acrylic, producing a wonderful collection of birds which were her favorite subject. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing and knitting. In 2011 she lost her love Joseph, her husband of 57 years. Her later years were spent in assisted living in Schaumburg, Illinois. Irma is survived by her son, Joseph (Abby) Papp of McHenry, IL; daughter, Susan (Dave) Clark and grandson, Joseph Clark of Roselle, Il.

Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. A celebration of Irma's incredible life will be celebrated with friends and family at a future date when it is safe to gather.