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Arlene E. Kalbes

April 25, 1926 - October 21, 2022
Visitation
Greenfield Park Ev. Lutheran Church
1236 South 115th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Tuesday 10/25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Greenfield Park Ev. Lutheran Church
1236 South 115th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Tuesday 10/25, 12:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Greenfield Park Lutheran Church or a Charity of your Choice.

Arlene E. Kalbes (nee Sternitzky)

Arlene was born April 25, 1926 to Carl Sternitzky and Blanche (nee Wittke) at home in town of Lynn, Clark County. She attended Sunbeam School (Lynn) and Zion Lutheran School. She was baptized and confirmed at the church, attended through 8th grade. She got her GED later in 1981.

At the age of 18, Arlene went to Milwaukee to seek employment. She worked at Badger Meter and later at Milwaukee Casket Co. On February 17, 1945, she was married to Edwin C. Kalbes at the home of Alvin and Edna Sternitzky, town of Lynn by Rev. Lauterbach. The couple lived in West Allis most of their lives and had their only child, Linda Suzanne Kalbes on July 14, 1948. Arlene and Ed enjoyed traveling, camping and square dancing. She also enjoyed reading, sewing and being with family.

Arlene entered into eternal life on Friday, October 21, 2022, at the age of 96. Loving sister of Patty (the late Darryl) Farnsworth and sister-in-law of Phyllis Sternitzky. Proud grandma of Duane (Courtney) Graber, Doug (Jami) Graber, Dave (Leighann) Graber, and Deanna (Niles) Collins, great grandma of 12 and great-great grandma of 5. Preceded in death by her husband Edwin Kalbes, daughter, Linda Graber and siblings Duane Sternitzky, Shirley Kuester, Douglas Sternitzky and Donald Sternitzky.

Visitation will be held at Greenfield Park Lutheran Church, 1236 South 115th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Funeral Service at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Greenfield Park Lutheran Church or a Charity of your Choice.

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Greenfield Park Ev. Lutheran Church
1236 South 115th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
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Tuesday 10/25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Greenfield Park Ev. Lutheran Church
1236 South 115th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
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Tuesday 10/25, 12:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Greenfield Park Lutheran Church or a Charity of your Choice.

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Arlene E. Kalbes (nee Sternitzky) Arlene was born April 25, 1926 to Carl Sternitzky and Blanche (nee Wittke) at home in town of Lynn, Clark County. She attended Sunbeam School (Lynn) and Zion Lutheran School. She was baptized and confirmed at the church, attended through 8th grade. She got her GED later in 1981. AtContinue Reading

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