Irene C. Sipe, 85 of Rockford, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Sipe was born July 29, 1921 in Niles, MI the daughter of Simon and Anna (Pearson) Beckman. Survivors include her four children, Gwendolyn Shermak, Karen Newman, Linda Gardell, and Edward Sipe. There will be no services and cremation will take place. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.