Arlene Lavonne Halvorson

HALVORSON, CHEESMAN, YOUNG, BRITVEN, HALLMAN, BRISCOE, COLBY, CHAVEZ, GELNER

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 10/18/2012 at 11:16:50

Arlene Lavonne Halvorson, 85, of Coralville Iowa passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City with her family by her side.
A memorial service will be held for family and friends on Friday, October 19th at 1:00 pm at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City. Memorials can be sent to Connie Jo Colby c/o Arlene Halvorson at 1317 North Washington Avenue, Mason City, Iowa.

Arlene was born October 19, 1926 to William Cheesman and Fern (Young) Cheesman. She worked for A.C. Nielsen Company in Mason City for many, many years before moving to Coralville. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and had a love and talent for music. She played the cello in the Iowa City Community String Orchestra and belonged to the Iowa City Music Club into her 70's.

She is survived by her sister Dorothy Britven of Mason City, her daughter Cheri Hallman of Mason City, a son David Briscoe of North Liberty, three grandchildren Connie Jo Colby of Mason City, Chase Briscoe and Erika Briscoe both from Iowa City, and three great-grandchildren Danielle Jo Colby, Megan Marie Colby and Anthony Vaughn Chavez all of Mason City, and a very very special friend Kandie Gelner of Iowa City.