Arlene L. Nelson, nee Putz, 69, a longtime resident of Woodridge, passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2019. Beloved wife of Edwin. Loving mother of Heather (John) Stokes and Erin (Christopher) Wright. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Dylan, Jeremy, and Jake Stokes, and Ella, Colette, and Nora Wright. Arlene was very active with her grandchildren and truly loved and treasured the time she was blessed to spend with them. She was also very strong in her faith. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 24 at 4:30 PM at Blake – Lamb Funeral Home 5015 Lincoln Ave., Lisle. Visitation will be held Thursday 2 PM to 7 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Diabetes Association 55 E. Monroe St. Suite 3420 Chicago, IL 60603 or www.diabetes.org would be appreciated. For more information please call Blake - Lamb Funeral Home at (630) 964-9392.