I'm so sorry for your loss.

Kay and family: My sincere sympathy to you on your Mother's passing. She always had that wonderful smile and was always concerned about everyone else. I enjoyed her letters of the past few years and her beautiful, loving attitude. My mother enjoyed working with her serving pie at the soup suppers at Our Redeemer's in West Liberty for several years. She was a fine lady with a strong faith.

Such a sweetie! She always had a smile, hug and words of encouragement to say when I would meet her at church or in a Bible class. May the Lord fill the void in your lives with His comfort and love.

Sincerely, Carol and George

Arlene was not only my Aunt but also my baptism sponsor. A role she took seriously and followed through on. Every year there was a card at every holiday and at birthdays I and Barb looked forward to the handwritten letter that accompanied it. Arlene wrote the same way she talked: high speed and everything she could think of that was happening right then and yesterday and more. It was always a challenge to figure out when, in between all those words she had time to take a breath. I will miss that so much. Rapid fire conversations.

My favorite memory is of what a great cook she was. Every time we visited as a kid I would find a excuse to go out to the backyard, passing by the chest freezer and swiping 2 or 3 frozen cookies on the way. To this day I prefer my cookies frozen.

Arlene was the eldest of three remarkable sisters, all love their families fiercely, and their God completely. Arlene was a unique and special lady. She leaves an empty place in our life and a very warm memory.