Arlene Small Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Arlene Small (Chicago, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 1, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Richard Small; her parents, Roman Prybil and Mary Prybil; her brother Raymond Conrad Prybil; her sister-in-law Lucille; her nephew William; and her cousins, Tony and Alice Geraci.
She is survived by: her stepchildren, Colleen, Richard, Joseph, Mark and Brian; her sibling's children, Marian Rippy (Randy) and Michael; her great-nephew Andrew Rippy; her friends, Kathy, Terry and Karen Xaverius; and her caregivers, Laura and Marilyn. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Arlene's memory be made to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607, 877-637-2955, http://www.mercyhome.org..
