Arlene May Koessel was born April 5, 1918 to Frances and Herman (Howard) Jones at Missouri Valley, Iowa. Arlene married Herbert Koessel at Council Bluffs, Iowa April 5, 1946. She was a member of the Amaranth and Daughters of the Nile. She is survived by her son, Richard Koessel and daughter Carolyn Bishop. 5 grandchildren- 11 great grandchildren and 3 great- great grandsons. Memorial service will be held Sat. March 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Cornwell Colonial Chapel- Woodburn. Private Interment at Cedar Lawn at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Memorial contributions to favorite charity.