Arlene Aletha Peters, age 87, of Sac City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her home. Arlene was born on September 3, 1928, to Chester and Aletha (Davis) Mallison.
On May 31, 1947, Arlene was united in marriage to Kenneth Eugene Peters. This union was blessed with a son, Jerry Eugene. Arlene was a member of First Christian Church in Sac City.
Arlene was a homemaker and enjoyed being outdoors. She loved going camping and traveling. She was an amazing and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her grandchildren: Jennifer (Andrew) Anderson (great grandchildren Colin & Cameron Bluekens and step great grandson Tatem Anderson), of Lethbridge Alberta, Canada, Michelle (Dustin) Harmon (great grandchildren Alexa, Kylee & Brady) of Keller, TX, Reaka Peters (Dustin Dickson) (great grandchildren Aron & Amy Hembree) of Joplin, MO, Jerry Gene Peters (great grandchildren John, Brittany & Jarod) of Oswego, KS, Stephanie (David) Swonger (great grandchildren James Thuma & Misty Avery) of Longwood, FL; brother Don Mallison of Fort Dodge, IA; sister Shirley Spencer of Wall Lake, IA; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Peters; son Jerry Peters; parents; brother Clifford Mallison and sisters: Beulah Rogers, Eldora Raveling and Betty Schomburg.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or another Children’s Charity.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Sac City, IA with Reverend Sharla Hulsey officiating. Burial will be in the Cory Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home. Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service at the church.
