Born: February 15, 1934 - Deceased: 20230701
Arlene Ann Freeark, (Goalby), nee Kvaale, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 1, 2023 in her home in Belleville, IL. She was born February 15, 1934, to Leif and Ann, nee Gavlick, Kvaale and was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Arlene graduated from Washburn High School, Minneapolis, MN in 1951. She attended The University of Minnesota.
Arlene enjoyed socializing with her many friends and was a member of the St. Clair Country Club. Her contributions to the lives of many include President of the St. Clair County Legal Association, President of the Belleville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and she was a 38 year member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter GM, Belleville and was President during the years 1994-1996. Her widely varied interests included thoroughbred horse racing, golf, traveling, and maintaining her beautiful homes in Belleville and California.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents, Leif and Ann, nee Gavlick
- Her 3 husbands:
- Thomas Abeln
- Ray H. Freeark
- Robert Goalby
She is survived by her:
- Three children:
- Kathy (Keith) Lance of Southport, NC
- Steve (Terri) Abeln of Sebastian, FL
- Ann (Dennis) Nadler of O’Fallon, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Jimmy
- Jackie
- Karyn
- Chelsie
- Ben
- Christian
- Callie
- Step-children:
- Kye (Paige) Goalby of St. Louis, MO
- Kelly (Julia) Goalby of St. Simons Island, GA
- Kevin Goalby of St. Louis, MO
- Brother, Ron Kvaale of St. Cloud, MN
- 8 great grandchildren
Arlene was surrounded by love and will be fondly remembered by her family and many friends.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: BJC Hospice, 2220 South State Hwy 157 Suite 300, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Visitation: Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 22nd from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Celebration of Life: Celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home.
5 Comments
So sorry for OUR loss!! Arlene was a real sweetheart and loved by many. I knew her through St. Clair County Law Wives Assn. when I was a fellow Officer with her and P.E.O Chapter GM. I will miss her greatly. JGB
It was my pleasure to know Arlene for the short time I had to spend with her. I absolutely loved her stories she told. She was a very caring woman who I learned alot from. She is truly missed. Condolences to the family, I am truly blessed to be there with her. She loved her icecream too. Enjoy this pic
The memories of our times together will remain in my heart forever. She was a loving friend to many and leaves a space impossible to fill. My sympathy to her beautiful family. Fredda
Arlene will always be the awesome young woman who modeled at Friday lunch at the Carriage House in Belleville for Sid Katz. I was a teenager when I first met her and was immediately impressed with her presence and warm elegance.
She later married Ray Freeark and they acquired the home originally designed by my father Charles E. King for he and Audrey at 904 Briar Hill Road in 1957. It was subsequently owned by Bob & Diane Kelce before being acquired by Ray and Arlene.
An amazing and delightful Lady who remained so throughout her life.
I have always and will continue to remember her fondly.
GodSpeed Arlene ❤️
Respectfully,
James Marsh King
Ann and family of Arlene ,
Our deepest condolences to all . Any time with Arlene was time well spent , she was a sweetheart .
We are thinking of you and this difficult time . David and Nancy Peterson