Passed away at Silver Cross Hospital, Sunday, February 4, 2018. Age 79 years. Survived by two sons Leroy and John Irvin, a daughter SaraBeth (Gary) Vanek. Nine grandchildren Amanda Kelm, Taylor, Megan, Kylie, Samantha and Danny Irvin, Peter, Alec and Afton Vanek. Her brother Bill (Georgie-deceased) St. Ange and her sister Patricia (Elbert) Carroll. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Leroy Irvin (1977), a son George Irvin (2011), a brother Jack St. Ange and her parents John and Marjorie St. Ange. Roberta was born October 8, 1938 in Joliet. She graduated from Sacred Heart School and St. Francis Academy Class of 1956. Retired from Will County Work Force Services and the Will County State Attorney Office. Roberta worked many years as a phone operator with Joliet Answering Service and D & I Security. Member of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church and St. Mary Woman's Club. Roberta was also a member of L.O.S.S, Challenge/Dellwood Park Joint Tune-up Arthritis Program, Real Reads Non-Fiction Book Club and St. Francis Class of '56 Merichkas Diner Club. Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd., Friday at 10:30 A.M. to St. Mary Nativity Church, 706 N. Broadway St. at 11:00 A.M. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. Mary Nativity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to L.O.S.S., 721 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, Illinois 60654 will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Friday from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.