Florence Arlene Albers

Florence Arlene (Bieschke) Albers, 101, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, October 15 2018 at a local nursing home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 18 at 2:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Pastor Russell Senstad from Redeemer Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Private family burial will be at Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Iowa at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com. Arlene was born on July 2, 1917 to George and Hattie (McCleerey) LeFebvere in Mapleton, Iowa. She lived in Danbury and graduated from Danbury Public School. Arlene was united in marriage to Gerald Bieschke in 1934 in Ida Grove, IA. To this union, four children were born. Together they lived in Ida Grove and Arthur, IA. She moved to Sioux City in 1965. Arlene worked at Williges and later at Kuhl’s Fashion as a saleslady. She married Orville Albers on February 21, 1970, he preceded her in death in 1984. She then met LeRoy (Bud) Cain after Orville’s death. They spent several years together, traveling, camping and fishing. They also loved dancing together. He passed away ten years ago. Arlene was a member of Redeemer Luther Church for many years and was a member of the Lutheran Service Society. Those left to honor her memory include her daughters: Rhonda Parker, Sioux City, Connie (Don) Siebrecht, Arthur, IA; 12 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 20 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; friend LeRoy Cain; sons: Ronald and Larry Bieschke; and several brothers and sisters. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Pioneer Valley and Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Arlene.