(Nee Dziedzic) Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020. Age 91. Preceded in death by her husband Eugene Neelsen. Deeply loved by her children Linda (Tom) Kenney, David (Marianne) Neelsen. Proud grandmother of Joy Kenney, Sarah (Kyle) Harvey, Michael (Lizzi) Neelsen, and Kathleen (Eric) Pender. Loving GiGi to Franklin & Rae Harvey, and soon to be born Baby Pender. Arlene is also survived by her sister Patricia (Jim) O’loughlin. Preceded in death by two brothers, Gene & Robert, and two sisters, Evelyn “Chick” and Junita. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. Arlene was a gentle, kind, loving person and will live on in our hearts forever. We would like to thank the staff at Heartland Hospice and Rent-a-Daughter for their loving care in Arlene’s last months. Their kindness and support is much appreciated.
If desired memorials may be sent to: The Carmalite Ministry of St. Teresa, 1215 Dewey Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 53226 Attention: Sr. Rose Therese. Mom was so happy to have Joy living here with other special women in such loving care.
We will have a true celebration of mom’s life when the Lord brings us all through this turmoil.