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Arlene Reel Obituary
MACKINAW - Arlene D. Reel, 75, of Mackinaw, Ill., died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at HCR Manor Care in Peoria.
Arlene was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Mackinaw to Edward and Stella Simmons Rodewald. She married Warren "Bill" Reel. He preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and one sister.
Arlene is survived by three daughters, Betty Cooper of Peoria, Lucille Larkins of Jonesboro, Ark., and Wanda Losh of Elmwood; one son, David Hamilton of Mackinaw; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Arlene had worked for Canteen Corp. at Caterpillar in Morton for over 10 years.
She was a member of Mackinaw United Methodist Church.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Mackinaw United Methodist Church. The Rev. Joy Schlesselman will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at church. Burial will be in Mackinaw Township Cemetery. Haensel Funeral Home in Mackinaw is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials are given to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be made at www.haenselfuneralhome.com.
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January 15, 2013
My syncere condolences to the family for your loss. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Jeremiah 29:12,13
Lisa Dave Robert & Stephanie Ford
January 14, 2013
Words cannot express how sorry we are ..Arleen ment the world to our family..she was a wonderful person and my family was blessed to have known her ..my children looked at her like a grandmother...God Bless you Arleen may you rest in peace..to the family our thoughts amd prayers are with you always..Love.
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