Arlene Larson Pytko, late of Chandler AZ, passed away peacefully Wednesday night December 8, 2021, at the age of 87. With her daughters, Sheryl L Marr (Mike) and Janice G. Cournoyer (Michael), at her bedside. She was born in Chicago IL on February 10, 1934 and married John J. Pytko (deceased August 15, 2013) on June 20, 1953.
Arlene worked at WTAQ radio station in LaGrange IL and later became an insurance agent working in that field in both IL and AZ until her retirement. She and John moved to AZ in 1993 finally settling in MountainBrook Village, Gold Canyon AZ. They made many friends and enjoyed their retirement years there. They were both also involved in John’s Army reunion group, 68thAAA gun battalion. They also loved cruising and took more than 30 cruises during their 60 year marriage.
Our family would like to thank Glecy Infinity Care Chandler AZ for their loving care and compassion given to our mom in her final months.
There will not be memorial service, but if anyone would like to make a donation in Arlene’s name, please do so to the AZ Humane Society at AZHumane.org.
