Irene Elizabeth Billett, 81, of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1945 to Harold and Elizabeth (Mccollum) Johns. Irene married William (Bill) Billett on November 14, 1970.

Irene graduated with an Associates Degree from Baker College in 2002. Irene served 32 years doing food service at Lake City Area Schools. Irene also worked for over ten years doing concessions at both Cherry Speedway and Merritt Speedway racetracks. Irene also served her community, participating in the H.O.O.P. program event for over 40 years and participated in the Friendship Bible Class. Her hobbies included crocheting, baking, watching the Hallmark channel, and she was an avid reader. Irene and her husband Bill delighted in their friendly disagreements, a hallmark of their loving relationship.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and many in-laws. She is survived by her husband Bill, children Carla (Brian) Helmus of Sand Lake, James (Mary) Billett of McBain, Brian (Beth) Billett of Hudsonville; grandchildren Timothy, Amber, Meagan, Jamee, Dennis, Jacob; great grandchildren Kailey, Micah, Emiley, Andrew, Lacy, Matthew, Chloe and Royal.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at United Methodist Church of Lake City, with Pastor Jim Noggle officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will be held at the church following the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. Funeral arrangements were made by Burkholder-Nielsen Funeral Home in McBain. Thoughts and prayers may be left at burkholderfunerals.com.