Arlene McKeever

Arlene McKeever, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Taylor House Hospice. Per her request, her body has been cremated. The family will gather at 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at the Baxter United Congregational Church of Christ followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Baxter Restland Cemetery.

Arlene was born April 16, 1918, in rural Jasper County to Elmer and Florence (Meyer) Bollhoefer. She had lived in Newton, Mitchellville and Baxter before settling in Des Moines in the mid 1980’s. Arlene worked as a bookkeeper in banking until her retirement in 1950. She was a member of the Baxter United Congregational Church of Christ and Rebecca Lodge.

Arlene is survived by many extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence McKeever.

Memorial contributions may be made to Baxter United Congregational Church of Christ.

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