Arlene M. Wright

Arlene M. Wright, 74, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 16, 1948 to Roy and Lorraine Grafstrom and was one of nine children. She was a graduate of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Westchester, IL in 1966 and married William "Bill" F. Wright on October 14, 1967 in Maywood, IL. Many remember Arlene as one of the managers at the Belvidere McDonald's in the 1980's and 90's at the height of high school weekend cruise nights. After McDonald's she and Bill worked for Art Finds, selling home art and earning international vacations. She then went on to become a BMO bank teller. When she wasn't working she enjoyed any activities that included her large family of parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She enjoyed going for boat rides, camping, gardening, travelling, playing games, and just enjoying the company of those she loved. Her strength of spirit and dedication to her 54 year marriage to Bill, the love of her life, are her legacy. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be missed terribly.
She is survived by her husband, Bill; children, Sheri (Jamie) Fassett and Jim (Heidi Cochran) Wright; grandchildren, Hunter, Jonah, and Caleb Fassett; sisters, Maryann (Chuck) Romano, Barbara Grafstrom and Kathy (Wally) Bochonko; brothers, Roy (Dee) Grafstrom, Gerry Grafstrom and Donald (Audrey) Grafstrom; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Sushi. Predeceased by her parents; and brothers, Larry and Tom Grafstrom.
A Celebration of Life will be held tentatively in the fall; check back to this website for the announcement of date.
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