Alex Irish, 34, of LaHarpe, Ill., passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, near LaHarpe. Alex was born April 7, 1991 in Keokuk, the son of Mark D. and Patricia C. Magee Irish.
Alex Irish, 34, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, near LaHarpe.
Alex was born April 7, 1991 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Mark D. and Patricia C. (Magee) Irish.
Alex was a 2009 graduate of Illini West High School in Carthage. Following high school, he received his associate degree in Automotive Technology. He was also a Certified Welder and had his Commercial Driver’s License. He owned and operated his own mechanic shop, County Line Race & Repair. He also drove a semi over-the-road and locally and worked for local farmers. His hobbies centered around his mechanical ability, even in his off-time he could be found working on anything with a motor or helping friends with their mechanical needs. He enjoyed attending tractor pulls, races, playing guitar, riding four wheelers, hunting and just being outdoors.
Alex loved being a father to Aidan and Dylan. He had a soft spot for any kid. Because of his kind and caring nature he would help anyone in need.
Survivors include two sons: Aidan and Dylan Irish; his parents: Mark and Patty Irish of LaHarpe; one brother: Matt (Bre) Irish of Raritan, Illinois, his maternal grandfather: Orval Magee of Raritan, Illinois, and his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Barbara Magee and paternal grandparents: Theodore “Ted” and Diana Irish.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe.
The funeral service for Alex will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home with Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. Burial will follow in LaHarpe Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in his memory for his children.