Irene Sundstrom, age 66 of North Platte, passed away Thursday April 7, 2016 at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Irene was born on April 27, 1949 in North Platte, NE to Julio and Anita (Ponce) Carrizales. She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1968. She worked various jobs but her main job was Tuffware for many years, where she was a supervisor. She married Alan Sundstrom, and he preceded her in death November 26, 2002. She was a very active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She loved her pets, attending plays at the Fox Theatre, riding her bike, reading and was an avid Elvis collector and fan. She enjoyed children, especially her nieces and nephews. Irene will be remembered as a very kindhearted person. Irene is survived by her father Julio Carrizales of Cozad, NE; siblings Andrea Cardenas of Kearney, NE, and Julian Carrizales of North Platte; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Anita Carrizales; husband Alan; sister Amelia Cardenas; brothers Manuel, John, Michael and infant brother Frank; niece Jennifer Ramirez; and great niece Jasmine Cardenas. Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday April 13, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Reverend C.P. Varghese as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday April 11, 2016 and 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.