Arlene M. Mader, 78, of Rock Island, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, November 21, 2004 .
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 26, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arlene was born September 30, 1926 in Bellevue, IA, the daughter of Alfred and Neddie Hickcock Mueller. She married Wilson Mader on June 19, 1948 in Bellevue.
Arlene was a secretary working at John Deere, Riekes and Sunset Marina. She attended nurses training at Marycrest College. She was a girl scout leader and also was involved with the ELKS, Moline. She was involved with Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island and St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. She was a devoted grandmother, with many wonderful friends.
SURVIVORS
Spouse Wilson Mader Rock Island
Daughter Carol (Keith) McChurch Colona
Grandchildren Tori (Michael) Ybarra Las Vegas, NV
Todd McChurch ( Wendy Hamilton) Colona
Six brothers and sisters
She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and sisters.