Mary “Arlene” Haufle Newman

Mary “Arlene” Haufle Newman

Cedar Rapids

Mary “Arlene” Haufle Newman, beloved mother and wife from the Quad Cities and Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away at Grand Living Memory Care in Cedar Rapids on October 18, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Cedar Rapids in 1940 to Mary Agnes Braden and Russ Haufle, and was the oldest of three children. Arlene attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School before joining an Arthur Murray Dance school where she excelled as an instructor. Arlene also completed classes and was licensed as a cosmetologist working successfully for a number of years.

Arlene always carried herself with class, elegance, and grace. She was loving, accepting, and considered every new person she met a friend. She had a flamboyant and artistic side, and loved to visit with and talk to people whenever she had the chance. She was generous as well and giving gifts was one of her joys in life.

Her children, Deb, Jim, and Mike were her pride and joy. She was dedicated as a mother, and they felt that in the love and support she provided.

Arlene took special joy in her grandchildren and often vacationed with them at fun destination locations like the Wisconsin Dells and Walt Disney World where she frequently bought them more gifts than their parents found appropriate. Arlene and Cliff also were amateur astronomers and traveled to see six total solar eclipses together.

Arlene was preceded in death by her sister Tina Irons and nephew Russ Irons, brother James Haufle and sister-in-law Sherri Franks, niece Laura Hart, brother Christopher Haufle, mother Mary Agnes Haufle, and father Russ Haufle, and is survived by her husband Cliff Newman; daughter Deb Newman; son Jim Newman (Yolanda); son Mike Newman (Sandra); her Norwegian daughter Jorunn (Ola) Rønsen; grandchildren Josh (Lacie), Noah (Natalie), Aaron (Kelsey), Eric (Karla), Braeden, Jacob and Fidel (Melissa); and several great-grandchildren, who will never forget the love she brought to their lives.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dennis Miller and the Rev. Ivan Nienhaus. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A Rosary Service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 6, at Teahen Funeral Home. Those not attending the Rosary may visit with the family from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home or after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Donations made to Alzheimer’s or dementia research efforts in her name are appreciated.

Arlene’s family extends their sincere thanks to the caregivers at Suncrest Hospice and Lavender Lane in Grand Living.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.