Arlene Delores Rhoades
August 18, 2012
Arlene Delores Rhoades from Des Moines, Iowa lived and loved her family for 82 years, making memories with us all to carry along with us for many years to come. She passed on Saturday, August 18th, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center.
Arlene was born on May 31, 1930, to Charles and Susan Calkins, in Webster City, Iowa. She had a life full of laughs and friends while growing up with her siblings and cousins, and married Earl Don Rhoades in 1949. She had four beautiful children that carry her with them today.
She is survived by her husband Earl, daughter Barbra Jo Foley, sons Jim and Keith Rhoades, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and dog Toby, who all dearly miss her.
We welcome friends and family at a small graveside service held on Friday, August 24, 2012, at the Rising Sun Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, IA, at 4:00 pm
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Arlene taught her family many lessons to carry with us, and most important was to love and give through love, even to strangers. We will always love her, and she will eternally be in our hearts.
Online condolences may be sent to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sue Tibben
08/24/2012
Jim and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Arlene was a wonderful lady who made everyone who ever came to her home feel so very welcome. You will be in our prayers.
Sue, Jimmy, Katy, and families
Linda Maier
08/22/2012
So sorry for your loss. my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. she is with her daughter and the lord. she will be watching over you and the family. sincerly, Linda And Natalie.
Samuel Calkins
08/22/2012
I am extremely sorry for your loss. I remember all the times our families spent together and the good times we had. I wish you all the best. May God be with you and console the family during this time of grief. My apologies for being unable to attend the funeral.