Irene (Rene) D Bassa, 78, formally from Cloquet & Brookston passed away on 11/12/23. She was born to Hjalmer & Dorothy Fosness & lived her childhood in Alborn. She married Ted Bassa Jr on 12/21/64 and together they raised two children. Irene worked for many years at a boarding home in Brookston where she was known for her cooking skills. She retired from Super One in Cloquet. She loved to read, listen to country music & watch old westerns. In her earlier years she enjoyed listening to & dancing to country western music at the local Legion club, snowmobiling, & time spent with her sisters, brothers & their families.