Arlene Loraine Chalmers

Arlene Loraine Chalmers, 88, of Metamora passed away on September 08, 2026 after a short illness. She was born May 17, 1938 to Frank and Loraine (Betz) Kuether in Milwaukee, WI. Arlene married Alexander James Chalmers on September 17, 1960 in Waukesha, WI. He precedes her in death. She leaves behind her six children Nicole Johnson (Charles), Kristin Chalmers (David Wielenga), Megan Chalmers, Maureen Sipes (Michael), Erin Lopez (Joseph), Patrick Chalers,  9 grandchildren Cameron Johnson, Dylan Johnson (Tycie), Evan Johnson, Claire Johnson, Griffin Sipes, Ian Sipes, Payton Lopez, Gavin Lopez, Amelia Lopez and 2 great grandchildren Brooks Johnson and Reid Johnson.

Arlene grew up in Menomonee Falls, WI. Later, she was set up on a blind date with Alexander Chalmers and they were married in 1960. Arlene and Sandy moved to Palatine, Illinois and later to Mount Prospect, Illinois where they resided for over 50 years and raised their six children. Arlene and Sandy moved to Morton, Illinois in their retirement where she kept busy tending to their home, visiting with family, baking and gardening. 

She will be deeply missed and remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always put family first.