Arlene M. Ihrke, 88, of Osceola, passed away on Sunday October 11, 2020 at Memorial Hospital.  She was born on April 28, 1932 in Detroit, MI to Otis and Maude (Dohm) Thompson.  She married Harold Ihrke on August 24, 1952 in Detroit, MI.  He preceded her in death on April 16, 1993.

Mrs. Ihrke is survived by her children: Alan (Claudia) Ihrke, Ann (Jay) Mitchell and Susan Coppins; as well as 9 Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ione Hunter and Dorothy Draves, and a brother, Donald Thompson.

Mrs. Ihrke was a member of the Sunshine Doll Club.

Friends may visit with the family from 11-1 P.M. Friday October 16, 2020 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home 10776 McKinley Hwy., Osceola, IN.  A Funeral Service will be held at 1 P.M. at the funeral home.  Pastor Bob Vale will officiate.  Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or Heart to Heart Hospice.