Arlene Evon Jolson, 76

Published 11:40 am Friday, January 14, 2011

Arlene Evon Jolson, 76 of rural Blooming Prairie, died at her home Jan. 11.

She was born Jan. 19, 1934 in Newry Township, Freeborn County. She grew up and attended school in Ellendale. She married Allan N. Jolson on July 13, 1952 in Geneva. They made their home on the farm where Arlene spent her entire life. A member of Community Lutheran Church in Geneva, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.

Survivors include two sons, Bruce Jolson of Cedar Rapids, Scott Jolson of Blooming Prairie; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Allan.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, at Community Lutheran Church of Geneva. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com The family prefers memorials to Community Lutheran Church of Geneva.