Arlene McLaren Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Arlene McLaren of Independence, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 87, on July 6, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar T. Jensen and Josephine Jensen (Ruechert); her husband John McLaren; and her siblings, Darlene, Grace Albrecht, Mary Ann Olander, Rollis Jensen, Dale Jensen, John Jensen, Paul Jensen, Bob Jensen and Dr. Tom Jensen.

She is survived by: her children, James McLaren (Janet) of Independence, IA, Lanette Simons (Ron) of Independence, IA, David McLaren (Sherie) of Independence, IA, Judy Albrecht (Alan) of Maynard, IA and Susan Weber (Paul) of Winthrop, IA; her siblings, Jane Meyer of New Albin, IA, Kay Schwarz of Daytona Beach, FL, Lee Jensen (Phyllis) of Mitchellville, MD, Dr. Kenneth Jensen, MD (Norma) of Cedar Rapids, IA and Jim Jensen of Independence, IA; and her sister-in-law Marilyn Jensen of Marshalltown, IA. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers and gifts, the family is requesting memorial donations honoring Arlene be made to Cedar Valley Hospice, Independence, IA.