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Mildred Alitz Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at the Plymouth United Methodist Church, Plymouth, with Pastor Wendy Johannesen officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Arlene Alitz Memorial Fund.
Arlene Alitz was born Jan. 24, 1930, in rural Worth County, the daughter of George and Minnie (Sunsvold) Sanvik. She graduated from Northwood high school and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
She was united in marriage to Raymond Earl Alitz on Aug. 10, 1952 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She worked for Northwestern Cement Plant, JC Penney, Iowa Hardware Insurance, later called Iowa Kemper, and later Economy Insurance.
She enjoyed scrap-booking, shopping, baking, running lunch stands for her son-in-laws auction company and participating with her Relay for Life team.
She loved her family and the time she spent with all of them, she will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by two daughters, Connie and Rex Taylor, of Hanlontown, and Sandra and Glen Moretz, of Lake Mills; six grandchildren, Stacy and Corey Brown of Sioux Rapids, Scott Taylor and Darby Shannon of Ames, Sarah and Ryan Hagen of Hanlontown, Kelly and Chad Heuton of Ankeny, Ben Moretz of Kensett, Mike Moretz of Storm Lake; six adored great-grandchildren, Landon, Connor and Kennedy Brown, Sydney, Carly, and Jenna Heuton; sisters, Senora Brunsvold, of Lake Mills, Eleanor Stromley, of Manly, and Gladys Andersen, of Mason City; brothers-in-law, Cliff and Arlene Alitz, of Mason City, Don Alitz, of Mason City, and Harvey and Elaine Alitz, of Mason City; many nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Alitz
Denise Thurman
February 16, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Arlene! She was such a great lady, always postive, welcoming everyone to her home. She loved all of her family so much and will be grealty missed. I am so glad I had such a good visit with her last October. She always made sure she always seen me whenever I came home and I am so grateful for that.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love,
Denise
Judy Gentry
February 13, 2009
Connie and Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these most difficult days. I will always remember your Mom with her great smile and laugh.
Take care, Judy Gentry
Margene (and John) (Schwartz) Holak
February 13, 2009
Connie (and Rex),
I am sorry to learn of your mother's passing. I have wonderful memories of her laugh and how she always welcomed all of us girls to your home. I wish I could be there to tell you in person. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Al & Sandi Duitman
February 13, 2009
Connie and Rex,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Jim and Casidey Bertram
February 13, 2009
Connie & family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please let us know.
Jeff & Deb Magnuson
February 13, 2009
Connie & Sandy,
Our deepest sympathies with the passing of Arlene. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Arlene was a very special lady. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
Jeff & Deb
Warren and Ruth Williams
February 13, 2009
To The Family of Mildred Alitz:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn (Anderson) Peters
February 13, 2009
So sorry to hear about Arlene. She was a classmate of mine at Northwood High School, class of 1948. We also shared confirmation class lessons at First Lutheran Church. What a wonderful person. She also help organize our class reunions. You have our sympathy.
Phil and Marilyn (Anderson) Peters
Candy Hanna
February 13, 2009
Connie & Sandy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I think of the saying "you can't pick your relatives, but your Mom was always one of my favorites. I'd pick her anytime and I know my folks felt the same way. Remember all the wonderful memories that you have and now she and your Dad are together again.
Candy
Jenelle and Gary Pierce
February 13, 2009
Sandra and family;
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with your mom at Iowa Kemper and Economy Fire. She was a very nice person and I'm sure will be missed alot.
Liz Schwartz Faron
February 13, 2009
Connie,
So sorry to read of your mom's passing. My heart hurts with yours.
Mareen Nedved
February 13, 2009
Connie and Sandy - I was so surprised to hear the news. Arlene will be greatly missed. I am so glad I got to connect with her over the years. She was so kind and loved her family dearly. Take care!
Jodi Attig
February 13, 2009
Connie and family ..
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother!
May you find comfort knowing she is in a better place and may your memories always be in your heart!
Please let me know if there is anything we can do!
Jocee Kelly
February 13, 2009
Connie, Sarah, Stacy and families -
What a beautiful person your mom and grandma was! I loved hearing your stories about your parents Connie and seeing your mom now and again at scrapbooking events. I'm sure she is smiling and laughing with your dad once again! You are all in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything I'm here for you.
Jocee
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