Arlene Lenenga Obituary
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In October 1962, she met Peter Lanenga who was stationed in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. They were married February 29, 1964, in Washington DC.
Arlene was baptized as a child in the Christian Reform Church in Harrison, South Dakota. She is now a member of Good Shephard Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Arlene retired from DCFS in March of 2003 after 20 years of service, and retired from Walmart on September 15, 2007, after 27 years of service.
Arlene is preceded in death by her husband Peter on March 20, 2021, after 57 years of marriage, her parents Jacob and Fanny Dykstra, and her only sibling Arlo Dykstra. Arlene is survived by dear friends Mike and Shelly Connelly. Nephew Curtis Dykstra, Niece Mary Elkaumasse, and many more nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, as well as Pepper.
Funeral/Memorial services will be held at Good Shephard Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso, IN., on October 8th from 5 p.m. Visitation will be from 4:00PM until the time of service. To sign an online guestbook, www.newhardfuneralhome.com
Services
Visitation
Tuesday
October 8, 2024
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Good Shephard Presbyterian Church (Valparaiso)
Funeral Service
Tuesday
October 8, 2024
5:00 PM
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
1901 Evans Ave.
Valparaiso, IN 46383 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Arlene, please visit our Tree Store.
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