TItler, Arlene Mae Boehmke

Arlene Mae Boehmke Behrens Titler, 89, formerly of Alburnett, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at Linn Manor Care Center, Marion, from complications of Parkinson's disease. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at St. John Lutheran Church, Center Point. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, and one hour before the service Thursday at the church. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Center Point Cemetery, Center Point.

Survivors include her children, Connie (Terry) Bright, Cathie Humann, Kay (Everett) Weaver, Chuck (Kim) Behrens, Pam (Roger) Carlson, Lori (Mark) Lebeda and Donna (Roger) Oellrich; daughters-in-law, Mary Behrens and Jan Behrens; 26 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Brecht; a brother, William Boehmke; and a stepdaughter, Marva Neighbor.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Karl Behrens; her second husband, Marvin Titler; two sons, John and Tom Behrens; son-in-law, Gary Humann; stepson, Ron Titler; stepdaughter, Darlene Feight; three brothers; two sisters; and one infant granddaughter.

Arlene was born April 23, 1924, in Keystone, Iowa, the daughter of F. William and Anna (Kramer) Boehmke. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Church in Keystone. Arlene worked as a teacher for five years, until beginning her family. On Dec. 30, 1945, she was united in marriage to Karl Behrens in Keystone. He died Dec. 2, 1963. She then married Marvin Titler on June 29, 1974, in Alburnett. He died March 21, 1996.

Arlene was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Center Point. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and quilting. She was a part of the Alburnett Book Club and Ladies Aid at her church. Arlene especially enjoyed taking care of her family.

Memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church in Arlene's memory at 316 Vine St., Center Point, IA 52213.

Please sign the online guest book for Arlene at under obituaries.

Published in The Gazette Jan. 7, 2014.