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Arlene Litwiller Obituary
Arlene M. Litwiller, 86, of Rockford, IL died Thursday, April 5, 2018. In a life well celebrated, Arlene married Gene Litwiller and together they made wonderful memories cruising on their houseboat down the Mississippi and bringing the family all together constructing their earth home in South Beloit, IL. They traveled together representing Shaklee Products. Arlene was gifted with many skills. She tended to her garden that yielded fruits and produce that she canned and shared with the family. She showcased her talents in quilting creating beautiful quilts for all the family members. She enjoyed helping her brother at Gahl's Apple Orchard and the grandchildren labeled her "grandma fruit". Arlene made a career of taking care of her family and working as an accountant for National Lock and Ingersoll. She was most content when surrounded by her family. Survivors include children, Cindy Lundberg, Marlene (Steve) McDonald, Rick (Gina) Koch, Cheryl (Dave) Cravens, John (Jodi Lorain) Gordon; many loving and caring grand, great-grand and great- great-grandchildren; siblings, Harvey (Verna) Gahl, Joan Dixon. Predeceased by parents, husband; son-in-law, Russ Lundberg; sister, Evelyn Pinne; brother-in-law, Jim Dixon.
Services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, IL. Visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Entombment to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Condolences at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.
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Jeff and Julie Lathrop
April 20, 2018
From Delia's family as we met at RBNH. We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. We have been trying to find a way to send our condolences by mail with a real card, but I hope this will get to you. She seemed very nice, and Delia misses her. Take good care of yourselves.
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