August 30 1926 May 31 2019
Arlene F. Kirchhoff, 92, formerly of 216 3rd St N Apt. 2, Rockwell, Iowa died Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 2nd St S. Rockwell, Iowa. Officiating will be the Rev. Joel Dahlen. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 pm at the Fullerton Funeral Home 120 S. 3rd St. Rockwell. Interment will be at the Rockwell Cemetery. Arlene Francis was born on August 30, 1926, the daughter of William Delford and Lena Mary ‘Baker’ Esser. She graduated from Rockwell High School. She was united in marriage to Clarence Kirchhoff on December 20, 1958 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Arlene was a longtime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the VFW in Mason City, and was a Gold Star Mother. Along with raising her children she enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, playing card games with neighbors, bingo, and attending family events. She loved music, dancing, doing needlepoint projects, and puzzles. She and Clarence attended many Rockwell athletic events which included football, baseball, and basketball games. Her favorite activity was babysitting the grandchildren. For 23 years she and Clarence enjoyed being snowbirds for the winter in Texas. Surviving Arlene is her husband Clarence, eight children Andra and her husband Clete Moser, Patty Hasson, John and his wife Stephanie Kirchhoff all of Cedar Rapids; Kimberly Pelky of Wisconsin, Doug Kirchhoff of Cedar Rapids, Julie and her husband Scott Sampson of Midwest City, OK; Jayme Kirchhoff of Mason City, Mark and his wife Vickki of Clear Lake. Her sister Leone Conrad and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was also blessed with many grandchildren, many many Great Grandchildren and several Great Great Grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her son Steven Mathus, a grandson Steven Moser, sisters Alice Stricker, Marcella Esser as an infant, Betty Larson, Dorothy Ross and Rose Wihlm and Brother Leo “Bud” Esser. Clarence would like to thank Rockwell Community Nursing Home for their care and compassion for them over the last two years. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. 3rd ST., Rockwell, Iowa 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com, Facebook/Fullertonfuneralhomes To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Arlene F. Kirchhoff please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arlene F Kirchhoff August 30 1926 May 31 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Charles City, state: Iowa