What is your first memory of Arlene? Share a favorite memory you have of Arlene. Tell us about a special moment you shared with Arlene. Describe a time when Arlene made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about Arlene? Talk about a shared experience you had with Arlene. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Arlene. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Arlene. What is something you learned from Arlene?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Arlene Sylvia Newell

1937 - 2017

Arlene Sylvia Newell

1937 - 2017

Obituary

Guest Book

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

Arlene Newell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 11, 2017.

Arlene Sylvia Newell went to be with Jesus on July 7, 2017 after being challenged by Alzheimer's for many years. Sylvia was born on March 6, 1937 in Moscow Russia to her Finnish parents, Benti and Sylvia Lahti. Sylvia met Jesus when she was 24 years old and went to meet him at the age of 80. Sylvia loved Jesus with all her heart and reminded everyone of how much Jesus loved them.
Sylvia is survived by: Her beloved husband of 62 years: Frederick W Newell, Mama to 7 children: Fred (Cathy), Tom (Debbie), Kathy, Sandy (John), Tim (Jenny), Ruth (John), & Danny.
Grandma to 27 grandchildren: Diane, Amy (Carson), Joshua (Angie), Jessica (Jonathan), Trisha, Julia (Brad), Danielle, Alex (Becky), Erif (Michael), Mark (Michelle), Lucas (Dianna), Amber, Sarah (Jon Michael), Bethany (Neal), Abigail (Roman), Karrie, Leanna, Brenton, Matthew, Shianna, Daniel, Mason, Hannah, Aaron, Ashley, Brittany, John Jr,.
And Great Grandma to 17 great grandchildren: Eve, Mason, Caleb, James, Josiah, Isaiah, Michael, Adelyn, Breanna, Lucas Jr., Mark Jr., Callie, Daeya, Audrey, Myles, Charis, & Renee.
Visitation will be on Thursday July 13, 2017 from 3-9pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home at 7750 West Cermak Rd in Forest Park, IL. Funeral services for Sylvia will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home on Friday July 14, 2017 at 10am. While Sylvia is already in Heaven, she will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park, IL.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Arlene Newell's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

July 13, 2017

Lizz Marzillo posted to the memorial.

July 13, 2017

Lori Abbate posted to the memorial.

July 11, 2017

Legacy Remembers posted an obituary.

2 Entries

Lizz Marzillo

July 13, 2017

Sylvia was an amazing lady. I remember her coming on our field trips when Sandy was babysitting my twins when they were young.

How you can show support

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Lori Abbate

July 13, 2017

Sylvia's visits to our office was always a treat for me. I had not known her for long or very well, but she brought such a sweet, gentle, loving spirit when she entered through our doors, one that drew me to Sylvia as I know it did for everyone she met. There was always an immediate sincere feeling of comfort and care and I couldn't wait to be close to her. She would take my hand, look intently at me and say "Jesus loves you, and I love you too". She meant every word from the depths of her heart. I have heard many stories of Miss Sylvia's committed life of sharing Jesus wherever she was, right to her last breath. She is with Him now, dancing, singing and praising! She has left this place with an enduring legacy in the lives of family, friends, strangers and me.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Funeral Services Provided By

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130