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Arlene Siska Obituary
Born: November 25, 1933
Died: August 10, 2017
Arlene Hope Siska (nee Liska, Hill, Krause) passed away at home with her children by her side on August 10, 2017.
Arlene was born Nov. 25, 1933 in Oak Park, IL to James and Marie Liska, where she grew up with sister Margie Liska-Heier (deceased Aug. 9, 1992) and attended Morton High School in Berwyn, IL. She had a career as an administrative assistant, working for companies such as Amphenol, Signal Delivery and Osco Drug.
She married Michael C. Hill on Dec. 6, 1958 and they had children, James Michael (55) and Cathy Lynn (53); moving to Darien in 1970, where siblings, Michael Andrew (62) and Anthony Michael (59) joined them. Michael C. Hill died in November 1973 and she remarried in 1976 to George Krause, which ended in divorce. In 1980, Arlene married Frank Joseph Siska and in 1982 they relocated to Tallahassee, FL.
Arlene was president of the Tallahassee Newcomer's Club, a long-time member of the Killearn Ladies Club and participated in various local clubs and activities. She joined Wildwood Church in 2010 and participated in their senior bible study fellowship group. Arlene was an amazing woman with a particular outlook, a strong faith in God, a devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, loving wife, and dear friend to many.
She is survived by her children, Cathy Hill (Dave Halper), Jim Hill (wife TeeJay), Tony Hill (wife Barbara), Michael Hill, (wife Denise), Claudia Siska-Andersen (husband Steve) Craig Siska (wife Linda); and niece's, Karen Vernay (Lennie), Jill Morse (husband Paul), Debbie Kurtz (husband Jeff); twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
A memorial service where all friends and family are welcome to attend is being held at 2:00 pm on Friday, Aug. 18 at Wildwood Church, 100 Ox Bottom Rd., Tallahassee, FL. A casual visiting reception at the church will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wildwood Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arlene Siska
Jill Morse
August 21, 2017
I'm a bit late to chime in, but I was thinking about Aunt Arlene on Friday and these memories came to mind from when I was a kid. I'll share here . . . Arlene was quite a fashion plate when she was in her early thirties and my sisters and I were the recipients of her occasional hand-me-downs, the only problem was she had such a tiny waist and even though I was much younger her clothes were tight on me!! She also was so nice to play games with us as kids, I think she enjoyed playing The Barbie Game as much as we did! I also have fond memories of her animated stories which kept us laughing at her and along with her, she was a good sport!
Sending condolences to my cousins and her family.
Barbara Zeigler
August 17, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with Arlene's family during this difficult time; she was a nice person and will be missed in our neighborhood.
Karen and Allan Vollmer
August 15, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!!! Arlene was a wonderful , loving person. She will be missed dearly!!!!
Mary Koldeway
August 15, 2017
Arlene was my Mother's first cousin, she was a wonderful woman who shared so many memories with me. She was a wonderful mother and had that wonderful smile that lit up a room. I will remember fondly and send my thoughts and prayers to her family.
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August 15, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betsy ODonnell
August 15, 2017
A beautiful spirit who touched so many. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Pat Powell
August 14, 2017
A dear woman and a wonderful neighbor! My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
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