Arlene's Memory Wall
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So sorry for your loss. I know Arlene and our mom Janice Mihills) were close. Prayers for your family!
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Joanne
April 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
I am so sorry to read of your mother's death. I worked with her at Clark Equipment Company Graphic Arts Center in the Composition Department. She was always helpful and kind. We talked on the phone a couple of years ago, and she recalled I had given her a recipe she had misplaced. I wasn't much help because I couldn't even remember making the recipe. I planned to stop and visit her, and I regret that never happened. I guess life just got in the way. She was always forgiving, but I'm reminded friends are important and I should make them a priority. So sorry for your loss.
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Nancy Goodrich (Cleveland in the 70s)
April 5th, 2018 at 12:00am
Steve, Denise, family and kids....Your mom/grandma was a great lady. I am glad to have met her when the kids were little and I would baby sit them. She was very sweet and I know will be very missed. You're all in my thoughts.
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Ashlee Simpson
April 3rd, 2018 at 12:00am
Arlene and I were best friends all through junior and senior high school, and roommates at Smallbones Resort at Sister Lakes. What fun we had planning her wedding to Tom. My living away from Dowagiac didn’t make it easy to keep up our friendship, but will remember her ready smile and the babysitting jobs she gave me with her nephews when she was unavailable. I am sorry for your loss! Judy (Kopaceski) Branch
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Judith Branch
April 3rd, 2018 at 12:00am
My personal condolences to Stephan, Denise and their Families for the loss of their Mother and Grandmother. Arlene was a good friend and I will miss our phone conversations. Losing our parents is very hard but sometimes it is a blessing. RIP Arlene
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Connie Plucienik
April 2nd, 2018 at 12:00am
I was so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. She is out of pain and with your Dad again. We are leaving for vacation early Wednesday morning, so I will be unable to attend the visitation or service--but you are in my thoughts.
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Mary Parmley
April 1st, 2018 at 12:00am
Condalances to Stephen, Denise and Families
from the DHS Class of 1960. Arlene was a valued
Member of our class and the DHS Band. RIP
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Connie Plucienik
March 31st, 2018 at 12:00am
Condolences to Stephen,Denise and families from
the Dowagiac Central Class of 1960. Arlene was a
valued member of our class and of the DHS Band.
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Connie Plucienik
March 31st, 2018 at 12:00am
Sorry for your loss. Marlin and Lou Ann Allen
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Marlin and Lou Ann Allen
March 31st, 2018 at 12:00am
I was sorry to read of Arlene's passing. I know she is now at peace and no longer hurting. We will be leaving for vacation on Wednesday morning, so unfortunately I will be unable to attend visitation or the funeral--but my thoughts are with you all.
Mary Parmley
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Mary Parmley
March 30th, 2018 at 12:00am
