Arlone Caroline Eisler was born at home on Feb. 25, 1928 to Louise Brown and George Trindle in Southridge (now known as Roeland Park), KS. She attended high school at Shawnee Mission Rural High School (now Shawnee Mission North High School). Arlone danced tap and ballet throughout her young life, and was inherently artistic and creative. Upon graduating from high school, she attended the Kansas City Art Institute where she honed her artistic talent.
Arlone then worked in the payroll department at Interstate Bakeries, while also caring for her ailing parents. After both of her parents passed, she moved out of her family home to an apartment in midtown, Kansas City, MO.
One night in1948, Arlone went with friends and her brother, George, to the bowling alley at 4040 Main St., Kansas City, MO - now the Community Blood Center-Kansas City Donor Center. George introduced the alley’s night manager, Bob Eisler, to his little sister, Arlone. Bob and Arlone fell in love and married on May 13, 1950. They moved into Bob’s rustic cabin on 27 acres of wooded land near 49th and Renner Road. Arlone became adept at keeping house among snakes and critters, and she handled a hatchet like a pro.
In 1950, Bob and Arlone purchased their home, located just blocks from what is now downtown Overland Park (Mission Urban Township). They dug a basement under their slab house and added a large two-car garage. As she had done with the cabin, Arlone took on big-boy jobs for the project, e.g., digging and jackhammering. Arlone and Bob raised their four children in that home.
Arlone regularly acted as room mother and event planner while her children were in school. She was also heavily involved with the Girl Scouts as a leader and coordinator for scout troops and with the annual, regional Camporees.
In the mid 1970s, Arlone opened a seasonal gift shop in Arrow Rock, Missouri. Arrow Rock and its residents became the Eislers’ second home and family. When her youngest children were in college, Arlone went back to school to become a florist. She flourished in that work. After retirement, Arlone and Bob made annual, month-long visits to Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. Green Mountain Falls and the locals became the Eislers’ second, second home and family.
Throughout her entire life, Arlone filled every spare moment crocheting, knitting, painting, drawing, crafting, looming, “macrameing”, etc. She was a skilled seamstress and made clothes for her friends, family, pets, dolls, toys, and anything else. She also made brandy and wine at home.
Arlone passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at the age of 96. She is survived by her four children, Carolyn Woodburn, Robert Eisler, Mark Eisler (Gina) and Kathleen Zans (Ken); her two grandchildren, Cheryl Helmick (Brian) and Hunter Eisler, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arlone was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years, Robert E. Eisler, Jr. (at age 97); her parents, Louise and George Trindle; her brother George Trindle, and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 am on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204, with the Funeral service at 11:00 am at the chapel. Burial to follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. Following the burial we will gather from 1:30-5:00pm at the Fowling Warehouse to eat BBQ and share stories. The Fowling Warehouse is at 1020 W. 103rd St. Kansas City, MO 64114. Food and soft drinks will be provided, you can purchase alcohol. You are not required to attend the funeral to join the gathering at Fowling. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Mid America Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - 2020 W. 89th St., Leawood, KS 66206 or The Heart of America Chapter of the Alzheimers Association, 8001 Conser, Suite 240, Overland Park, KS 66204.
