Norma Elaine Arnold's Obituary
Norma Elaine (“Mike”) Arnold, 86, of Decatur, passed away May 15, 2022 at home.
Norma was born in Pana, Illinois, on February 25, 1936, the daughter of Louis and Hazel (Luzader) Michelman. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the College of St. Francis and became a registered nurse. She worked at HSHS St. Mary’s for over thirty years. Norma was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, St. Mary’s Auxiliary, and the Women’s Christian League. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening, and traveling. Norma married William Arnold on April 3, 1964 in Decatur.
Norma is survived by her daughter Linda Miller of Decatur; brother Ronald (Barbara) Michelman of Racine, Wisconsin; grandchildren Jacob Miller of Rochelle, Illinois and Meredith Robling of Callao, Virginia; and nephews Michael (Mary) Kinney and David (Diana) Kinney. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter Amy Robling, sister Doris Kinney, and sons-in-law Donald Miller and Keith Robling.
Funeral services for Norma will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00am and will be followed by a service at 11:00am. Burial in Graceland Cemetery will follow the service. Memorials may be directed to the Concordia Lutheran Church Women’s Group or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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