Arlene M. Franck, 53, 419 N. Holly Lane, Rockford, died Sept. 15, 2010, at her residence. Death was from natural causes.

She was born Dec. 1, 1956, in Union City, Ind., to Bernard J. and Alvina Esser Heitkamp, who are both deceased. On Jan. 29, 1982, she married Jack L. Franck, who survives in Celina.

Other survivors are three stepchildren, Eric Franck, Coldwater, Tina (Jamie) Heiser, Fort Recovery, and Shawn Franck, Celina; three sisters, Marie (Carl) Glassford, Freemont, Ind., Wilma Stoner, Portland, Ind., and Marilyn (Tony) Wray, Union City, Ind.; and seven stepgrandchildren.

Deceased are five brothers, Jerry, Eugene, Bernard Jr., Kenny and Donald Heitkamp; and three sisters, Shirley McClain, Betty Guthrie and Marceil Abels.

She worked as a nurses aid and was a member of the American Humane Society and the Animal Protection League of Mercer County. She attended St. Teresa Catholic Church, Rockford.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, the Rev. John Parker officiating.

Calling is 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Condolences can be left at www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.