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Arlene Palmgren Obituary

ARLENE PALMGREN, 84 ROCKFORD - Arlene Palmgren, 84, of Rockford died at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011, in her home. Born March 4, 1927, in Rockford; the daughter of Carl E. and Florence (Johnson) Bladstrom. Graduate of East High School. She married Earl D. Palmgren on March 26, 1949; he died Feb. 16, 2002. Member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she participated in the Lydia Circle and the 1940 Confirmation Club. Survived by son, Dale E. Palmgren of Chandler, Ariz.; grandchildren, Teresa (Justin) Schroeder, Thomas (Dana) Palmgren and Carl Palmgren; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Hayden, Ashton and Skylar Palmgren, and Nicholas, Nina, and Jacob Schroeder; and cousin, Carolyn (Herman) Nichels of Pleasanton, Calif. Predeceased by son, Carl E. Palmgren. Family wishes to thank Arlene's caregivers, Lisa and Linda, for their loving care. Service at 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; the Rev. Dr. Michael Thomas will officiate. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Family prefers memorial gifts to Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; Salvation Army Rockford Temple Corps, 500 S. Rockford Ave., Rockford, IL 61104; Rockford Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1958, Rockford, IL 61110; or Crusader Clinic, 1100 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104. To send a condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 11 to May 12, 2011.

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Jean (Mincemoyer) and Dave Alfredson

May 12, 2011

Dear Dale and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Arlene was a wonderful lady and a longtime family friend. My Mother, Gladys Sandberg Mincemoyer, used to baby sit for her and they grew up as neighbors. Mother always spoke very highly of Arlene. Take comfort that now she is with her family in Heaven and is full of joy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless You.

Patti Fluhr

May 12, 2011

We thought of you with love today
but that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
and days before that too.
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories
and pictures in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake
with which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping
We have you in our heart.

With Extreme Sympathy,
Patti and Family

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