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Arlene M. Westphall


 

 

Arlene M. Westphall, 84, of Grand Marais, Minnesota, died peacefully Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022.

Arlene was born December 8th, 1937, in North Kingston, Minnesota, to Eddie and Mabel (Rice) Nelson.

She enjoyed keeping up with the antics of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Facebook, puzzles, polka music, casinos, fishing and camping with family and friends.

She is survived by her children Joe (Patti), Westphall of Darwin, Minnesota, Jill (Jason) Hill of Grand Marais, Minnesota, John (Ann) Westphall of Waskish Minnesota, Jeanine (Brett) Hansen of Lutsen, Minnesota. Grandchildren Jeremy, Nathan, Amanda, Adam, Cody, Chasity, Darryl, David and 19 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Russell Nelson, Harold Nelson, sisters Dorothy Strand, Shirley Burlingham and Linda Wimmer.

Arlene has donated her body to the U of M and a celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

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