Arlene A. Clauson, age 83 of Joppa, Illinois passed away at 6:00 am on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center surrounded by her family.

Private family services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Arlene was a member of Living Waters Full Gospel Church in Joppa.

Arlene is survived by her daughters, Doretta M. Tamayo, Meriam L. Hillis, and Priscilla A. Wiseman and husband William; sons, William L. Clauson Jr., Farriel Edward Clauson and wife Sue, and Robert A. Clauson; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Williams; several nieces and nephews.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick Gillespie and Priscilla Davis; husband, Williams L. “Pops” Clauson, Sr.; sister, Linda Depisa.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com