Arlene M. Dierksen's Obituary
Arlene M Dierksen, 91, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the Alverno, Clinton. Memorial services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until the service hour at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting snellzornig.com.
Arlene Marie Taplin was born May 23, 1932 near Sabula, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Marie (Petersen) Taplin. She was a 1950 Goose Lake High School graduate. Arlene married Donald J. Dierksen August 12, 1956 in Miles, Iowa; Don died March 19, 1998.
Arlene was a waitress at the 116 Grill for more than 21 years, retiring in 1995. She was a member and very active at the First United Methodist Church, especially in the church kitchen, she was a member of United Methodist Women, the AMVETS Auxiliary, she enjoyed bowling and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She always had a full cookie jar.
Survivors include her children, Thomas (Carol) Dierksen of Long Grove, IA; Richard (Lisa) Dierksen of Spragueville, IA; Ronald (Mary) Dierksen of Clinton, IA; Terry Dierksen of Bettendorf, IA; Barbara (Tom) Tholen of Clinton, IA; Nancy (Brian) Karmelich of Palos Verdes, CA and Ann (Will) Schocker of Fulton, IL; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gary (Cheryl) Taplin and Dennis (Diane) Taplin both of Bryant, IA and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and daughter-in-law, Sheila.
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