Arlene Simpson

Arlene Simpson, 69, of Kewanna, passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.

Born on June 13, 1952, in Pineville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James and Ollie (Clark) Simpson.

Arlene formerly worked at Robinson’s in Rochester and also at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, watching reruns of CSI, and making sure no one got too rowdy at the Kewanna Village Apartments. 

Surviving are her son Michael Conner of Kewanna;  her grandchildren: Brandon [Faith] Conner of North Judson, Tristan Conner of Burbank, California, Jacob Conner of Winamac, Michael Conner of Wabash, Kaylee Conner of O’Fallen, Missouri, Wyatt Conner of O’Fallen, Missouri, Kenna Conner of Kewanna, Tiffany [Garrett] Rimpler of Winamac, and Tiranda Stevens of Wabash; great-grandchildren: Ian, Curt, Asher, Grant, Gracelyn, AJ, Kayden, Brooklyn, and Gavyn; and siblings: Winton, Keith, Vivian, and Marin. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Conner; and siblings: June, Virginia, Wayne, Jenny, Burt and Bernice.

Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna.

Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday.

Burial was at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna.

Arlene’s online guest book is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com. 

(Pulaski County Journal — Jan. 26, 2022)