Arlene Mae (Smith) Strong Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arlene M. Strong, age 87, of Brodhead, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Woods Crossing Nursing Home, Brodhead, WI. She was born on August 26, 1926 in Brooklyn Township, Green County, WI, the daughter of Edwin and Margie (Benson) Smith. She married Melton C. Strong Jr. on April 8, 1947. He passed away in September of 1985. Arlene moved from Upland, CA to Brodhead very recently to be near family. She was a secretary for the Director of Development at the Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA, for 36 years. She was also a member of the First Methodist Church, Upland, CA. She loved traveling, theatre and ballroom dancing. She is survived by her brother, Edwin C. Smith Jr., of Brodhead; a brother-in-law, Roger (Frances) Clark, Beloit, WI; other family members, Donald (Patty) Clark, Sheree Clark, both of Brodhead, WI, Margie (Gordon) Rufer, Monroe, WI, DeeAnn Burwitz, Wentzville, MO, Karen Brindley, Cayucos, CA, their families; and a best friend, Diane Brueckner, Fond du Lac, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister, Marion Clark. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead, WI, with Rev. Ellis Itson officiating. The D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD, WI, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com

Arlene Mae (Smith) Strong

August 26, 1926 - April 17, 2014