Arleen Steward

April 2, 1927 - October 4, 2020

Arleen Steward, age 93, of Storm Lake, Iowa died on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her home in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake where masks will be required. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Arleen H. Rosenbrook was born April 2, 1927 in Brook Township, Iowa the daughter of John and Alma (Felton) Rosenbrook. As an infant, she was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Brook Township. Growing up, Arleen attended school in Storm Lake where she graduated in 1945. On October 26, 1947, Arleen was united in marriage to F. Wayne Steward at St. John Lutheran Church in Brook Township. Together, they were blessed with four children: Thomas, Ardyth, Karen, and Debra. Arleen was a member of Telephone Pioneers, Beta Sigma Phi, and the United Methodist Church where she served on the United Methodist Women. Arleen worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Cherokee and Storm Lake achieving the position of chief operator. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, flowers, and needle point. In her younger years, she enjoyed dancing with her husband, Wayne. Family was very important to Arleen and she treasured spending time with them. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Thomas C. Steward of Storm Lake, Iowa; Ardyth K. (Steve) Rokey Sr. of Waukee, Iowa; Karen A. (Joe) Wadsley of Odebolt, Iowa; Debra D. (Dylan) Kruse of Brandon, South Dakota; grandchildren: David (Edie) Steward; Steven Jr. (Marcey) Rokey; Kristina (Michael) Young; Angela (Douglas) Glade; Jennifer (Ed) Witt; Michael (Cindy) Wadsley; Benjamin (Emily) Wadsley; Daniel Kruse; Dustin (Katie) Kruse; granddaughter-in-law, Alanna Steward; 16 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret Steward; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Arleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne; brother, Robert (Janet) Rosenbrook; sister, Dorothea (Merle) Harris; daughter-in-law, Nancy Steward; and two grandsons, Thomas Steward and James H. Steward.