Arlene M. Landgraf, 86, of Midlothian, Il., passed away at Alden Estates of Naperville, Il., on Thursday, August 13, 2015. She had been a long term care resident. Arlene was the wife of the late Howard R. Landgraf. She is survived by one son Terry Landgraf, two daughters, Sue (Thomas) Damsch, and Betty (Michael) Rauen, seven grandchildren; Michael Katsaros, Kimberly Meares, Terry, Jamie and Jason Landgraf, Colleen (Bill) Farning and Katie (Steve) Bohlin, two great grandchildren, Nicholas and Amelia Rose Bohlin, one brother Ted Ely, one nephew Ted Ely, four nieces; Becky Goldstone, Pamela Polowy, Dawn Slattery and Diane Peting. She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Eleanor (Merdian) Ely, two sisters, Wilma Ely and Betty Foster, and one brother Johnny Ely. Arlene was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved her. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials to the Alzhiemers Association would be appreciated. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St. Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com