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ARLENE CHISHOLM Obituary

Arlene Florence Chisholm, nee Krause, 79, of Algonquin, IL for 5 years, formerly of Palatine-Inverness for 47 years. Memorial visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2011 at Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Rd., Palatine, with the Reverend Craig P. Wagner Officiating. Interment was private. Survivors include her husband, Donald King Chisholm; son, Craig (Kay) Chisholm; daughters, Joleen (Ted) Arbuckle, Nancy (Paul) Vaughan, Julie Rossberger, Jana (Ron) Kozar, Cindy Shive; grandchildren, Karly and Kyle Chisholm, King Chisholm Arbuckle, Stephanie, Samantha and Jack Rossberger , and Kelsey Kozar; great-grandchildren, Ashlyne and Ryder Arbuckle; many fond nieces, nephews and friends. Arlene was born in Chicago on July 7, 1931 to Walter and Bertha Krause, and passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL. Arlene attended Morgan Park High School where she fell in love with Donald King Chisholm. They married on August 14, 1954 and spent the following 56 years raising six children and working together at their showroom in Chicago's Apparel Center. They spent summers camping in the Nicolette National Forest, Wisconsin on Franklin Lake. Arlene's passion for cooking and entertaining led her to her catering business, Arlene's Cuisine! More recently, winters were spent in the warmth of Naples, Florida. Arlene will be affectionately remembered for her great sense of humor, her wonderful parties, and the way she could do the "ARLENE SHUFFLE." She couldn't resist a practical joke or a good grocery store bargain. Her grandchildren will forever remember their "Gigi". She always had something special for them, whether it was homemade cookies, the best French toast ever, delicious food at many family gatherings, a funny trinket that she had found at a flea market, or a simple hug and a beautiful smile. For information, call Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine, at 847-358-7411, or visit www.ahlgrimffs.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 8, 2011.

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February 12, 2011

Dear Joleen....sat down to read the Barrington Courier and noticed your Mom's photo! Ben and I are sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We enjoyed reading about her life and remembering our common passion, Franklin Lake. It's hard to lose your Mom....our thoughts are with you.
Ben and Beth Koerten

February 11, 2011

Dear Craig, Kay, Karly and Kyle,

There is love that will live forever,
and there are memories that will shine through the sorrow.
We are thinking of you and praying for peace & comfort.

Tommy, Cathy, Sarah & Melissa Iuorio

February 9, 2011

Dear King, I'll miss Arlene's smiling face each winter. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Jean Bellezzo

February 9, 2011

Dear King, Cindy and family,

It was a pleasure meeting and sharing time with your mother at your gatherings. You mother was a beautiful woman inside and out and it shows in you all as well. God's peace to you during this most difficult time. Carol Mount

February 8, 2011

Dear Craig amd Kay,
The loss of a loved one, especially someone as special as your mom brings much sadness. I hope you all find some comfort and peace in the support of you family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with your mother, you and your family. May you cherist your memories of her always.
In sympathy,
Andrea Gavin
(Pete's wife and Terry's sister)

February 8, 2011

So sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers. Love, The Creightons

February 8, 2011

Our sympathies to all of you. She certainly knew how to light up a room! You are in our thoughts.

Liz Felt Wakeman and family

Karen & Vince Barbieri

February 8, 2011

Dear King, Cindy & family,
What a beautiful woman, wife & mother. You were all so lucky to have her in your lives. Our thoughts are with you all.

February 8, 2011

Dear King,
Arlene was a very special lady. She will be greatly missed by her Naples friends. You are and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
MaryAnne & Pat McMahon

February 8, 2011

Carig & Kay,

Our deepest condolences on your loss.

John & Grace Moriarty

February 8, 2011

Craig and Kay,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Your friends,
Brad and Toni Schulte

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