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Arlene Louise Handke Thein

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Birth	:	25 May 1928 Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Jan 2018 Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Guttenberg Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7691994, -91.1035995
Description	:	Arlene Louise Thein, age 89 years, 7 months and 16 days old, left her earthly home to be with the Lord’s family in Heaven on January 10, 2018. Arlene was a valiant warrior for five years in her battle with multiple myeloma, surviving unsuccessful chemo attempts, and managed well with Dr. Schultheis steadfast care and support. He often told her she was an amazing woman whose body “”90 going on 70” never shrugged or failed until a second pelvic injury and pneumonia overwhelmed her immune system and she passed of complications of multiple myeloma. ... Read More	Arlene Louise Thein, age 89 years, 7 months and 16 days old, left her earthly home to be with the Lord’s family in Heaven on January 10, 2018. Arlene was a valiant warrior for five years in her battle with multiple myeloma, surviving unsuccessful chemo attempts, and managed well with Dr. Schultheis steadfast care and support. He often told her she was an amazing woman whose body “”90 going on 70” never shrugged or failed until a second pelvic injury and pneumonia overwhelmed her immune system and she passed of complications of multiple myeloma. Arlene was born on May 25, 1928, in a stone house on the family farm in Miners’ Creek, the eighth child of Edgar and Augusta (Block) Handke. She had hazel eyes and dark black hair like her father, and grew tall and thin with the nickname of “Beanie” to her family. She attended Miners’ Creek Country School where she graduated at age 15. She worked during her life at Pearl Button Shop, Muters, Clinton Pallet, Trademark as well as being a lifelong homemaker. As a young woman, she also spent several months on an adventure living in Warren, Virginia, working and learning about the world. Arlene returned home to her roots and married Melvin Fred Thein in the winter of 1948, and spent the rest of her life with her family in Guttenberg. She had three children, two of whom survive her. She was a self-taught knitter, creating handmade sweaters to sell, as well as crocheting afghans for babies and beloved grandkids. Not to forget, she was an expert at pin curling hair and giving perms to her sisters when they chummed together. She also loved family card parties with Gustie and MaryAnn. Her last years of health, she loved quilting, gardening in her and Ron’s flowerbeds, playing bingo always and ha d a special bond with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arlene is forever mourned by her two children, Ronald Thein and Susan (Roger) Guyer, grandchildren, Steven Guyer of Garnavillo, Bradley Guyer of Blaine, Minn. & Dr. Rick Guyer of Scottsdale, AZ; great grandchildren, Megan, Jenna, Allie & Zachary Guyer of Blaine, Minn; brother, Eugene Handke of Guttenberg; sisters, Augusta (Marvin) Gloeckner of Dyersville, MaryAnn (Artie) Hoeger of Guttenberg and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arlene is joined in heaven by her parents; Melvin in 1982; daughter Melissa Ann; siblings and family, LaVern Handke, Edgar Handke, Roland (Alberta) Handke, (Janice Miller and Merlin), Bernice and Harry Purman, Edna and Emery Hansel (Sharon Tomkins), Florence and Richie Duwe (Ronnie), Raymond Handke, Clarence Handke (Pam Tuecke). Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services

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Arlene Louise Handke Thein's memorial is located at: Guttenberg Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA.
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Arlene Louise Handke Thein death on 10 Jan 2018 in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7691994
Longitude: -91.1035995

Family Members:

Parent

Edgar Reinhold Handke

(1891 - 1948)

Augusta Fredricka Wilhelmine Block Handke

(1896 - 1977)

Spouse

Melvin Fred “Bull” Thein

(1919 - 1982)

Siblings

Bernice A. Handke Purman

(1913 - 1999)

Edna Marie Handke Hansel

(1915 - 1999)

Roland Louis Handke

(1917 - 2008)

Florence Marie Handke Duwe

(1919 - 1985)

Clarence Martin Handke

(1921 - 1992)

Laverne Edward Handke

(1923 - 1942)

Raymond Herman Handke Sr.

(1925 - 2014)

Edgar Arthur Handke

(1933 - 1978)

Children

Melissa Ann Thein

(1965 - 1965)

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Coordinate: 42.7691994, -91.1035995

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Coordinate: 42.7416000, -91.1834000

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Coordinate: 42.8055992, -91.1802979

14. Duncan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8325540, -91.0725940

15. Saint Paula Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7635994, -91.1992035

16. Gockel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8224983, -91.0385971

17. Ramsey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7817001, -90.9972000

18. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7041702, -91.1688919

19. Pioneer Rock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8230591, -91.1863937

20. Goshen Cemetery
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21. Scott Cemetery
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22. Graham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6833172, -91.1195685

23. Tangeman Family Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8580000, -91.1420000

24. McClelland Cemetery
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