Arlene Marie Schierer, 93, of Galesburg, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.
Arlene was born September 11, 1928, in Metamora, Illinois the daughter of Henry and Philabena (Heininger) DuBois. After graduating from Metamora Twp High School, Arlene married Arthur Francis Schierer on January 10, 1948, in Metamora. In 1960 the family moved to Aurora, Illinois, then moved to Yorkville, Illinois in 1973. They later lived in Jensen Beach, Florida, Grand Junction, Colorado, and ended up in Galesburg, Illinois. Arthur preceded Arlene in death on November 12, 2002. Arlene is survived by five sons, Ronald (Lorraine) Schierer of Keystone, Colorado, Dr. Gregory (Carol) Schierer of Abingdon, Illinois, Paul (Sandy) Schierer of Prescott, Arizona, Richard Schierer of Winter Garden, Florida, and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Schierer of Itasca, Illinois; fourteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arlene is also survived by one brother, Gerald (Pat) DuBois of Galesburg; and two sisters, Donna Herbstrith of Northfield, Minnesota, and Mary Kay (Jim) Helwig of Holland, Michigan. Along with her parents and husband, Arlene was preceded in death by one brother, Paul DuBois.
Arlene worked various jobs over the years, but her main job was being a homemaker and raising five boys into responsible and caring men. She loved to square dance and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Arlene was an excellent cook and baker. Her Christmas cookies and cinnamon rolls were legendary. She showered her sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with unconditional love and will be missed dearly.
Memorial visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022, at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Metamora. Father Eric Bolek will officiate. Burial of cremated remains will be with her husband at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Metamora, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.