Arlene von Schwedler

Arlene was the beloved wife of the late Gerald C. von Schwedler; cherished mother of Deborah (late John) Golden, Patricia, and GJ (Tina) von Schwedler; devoted grandmother of Andrew (Katie), Christopher, Tyler, and Brett von Schwedler; and loving great-grandmother of Robin von Schwedler. She was a dear aunt and cousin as well as a treasured friend of many.

Arlene was the office manager of a metal recycling company for many years before retiring to care for her elderly parents. She held local and district level offices in Sokol USA, a fraternal, cultural, and fitness organization for over 30 years. She was active in Sokol calisthenics from her youth until a few years ago, traveling to Prague in 2000 to perform in the International Sokol gathering.

Her nurturing heart and beautiful smile will be missed by many.

A visitation will be held on February 24, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, located at 2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL.

The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on February 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm.

A committal service will follow at Mount Emblem Cemetery, 520 E Grand Ave, Elmhurst, IL.