Arlene Joan Barchard, 73, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at home.
She was born on September 27, 1939 to Stanley and Evelyn Pruessner, in Chicago.
Arlene is survived by her sons, Kevin Barchard and Dean (Sue) Barchard; grandchildren, Justin, Brett and Amanda (Chad) Shoop; Ariel, Jasmine, Madison; great grandchildren, Haylee and Brooklyn; and sister, Bonnie (Tom) Kent.
She was preceded in death by her husband William Barchard and her parents Stanley and Evelyn Pruessner and brother Richard Pruessner.
Services will be held privately in the future.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen foundation, www.komenchicago.org.