Obituaries

June 13, 1952 to January 16, 2022 

Arlene Simpson

KEWANNA - Arlene Simpson, 69, of Kewanna passed away at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.

Born on June 13, 1952 in Pineville, Ky., she was the daughter of the late James and Ollie Clark Simpson.

Surviving are her son Michael Conner of Kewanna; grandchildren Brandon (Faith) Conner of North Judson, Tristan Conner of Burbank, CA, Jacob Conner of Winamac, Michael Conner of Wabash, Kaylee Conner of O’Fallen, MO, Wyatt Conner of O’Fallen, MO, Kenna Conner of Kewanna, Tiffany (Garrett) Rimpler of Winamac, and Tiranda Stevens of Wabash; and great-grandchildren Ian, Curt, Asher, Grant, Gracelyn, AJ, Kayden, Brooklyn, and Gavyn. Also surviving are siblings Winton, Keith, Vivian and Marin. 

She was also preceded in death by her husband Michael Conner and siblings June, Virginia, Wayne, Jenny, Burt and Bernice.

Ms. Simpson formerly worked at Robinson’s in Rochester and also at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, watching reruns of CSI, and making sure no one got too rowdy at the Kewanna Village Apartments. 

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. The funeral service will be at 1 pm., Thursday, Jan. 20, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna.

Mrs. Simpson’s online guest book is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com