Arlene J. Schlichting Obituary
The passing of Arlene J. Schlichting (Traer, Iowa) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 18, 2025 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arlene J. Schlichting to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otto Smolik and Emma Smolik (Linhart); her husband Allen Schlichting; and her siblings, Melvin Smolik and Vivian Jesina.
She is survived by: her sons, Gary Schlichting (Eva) of Traer, Gerald Schlichting (Deb) of Traer and Ronald Schlichting (Tina) of Traer; and her grandchildren, Andrew Schlichting (Heather Mennenga), Chastity Kacher, Casey Velasquez, Lacey Blohm (Jesse Hansen), Darren Schlichting (Rachel), Matt Schlichting (Brittany), Emily Moye (Jacob), Nicole Hemann (Scott) and Charlie Kacher. She is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Overton Funeral Homes (714 1st St, Traer, IA 50675). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Bend Humane Society, for an online donation, visit https://share.google.
