In Remembrance Of
Arlene Marie (Blodgett) Wilshusen
Arlene Marie (Blodgett) Wilshusen, 64, of Smithville, MO, passed away September 27, 2017.
She was born on January 31, 1953 to Lois Anne (McMullen) Blodgett and Thomas Eugene Blodgett in Salamanca, NY and grew up in Jamestown, NY. She attended Jamestown High School and graduated in 1971. She received her associate’s degree in Business from Jamestown Community College in 1977 and Information Technology from Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City.
Arlene was an Information Technology Systems Analyst at various hospitals in and around the Kansas City area for over 30 years. She had a passion for helping people with a boisterous laugh, understanding ear, and generous heart. She loved gardening and spending time with her horse. She was quite the “firecracker” and rocker. She knew how to have a good time and make people feel at home. Arlene was a caring mother to more than just her children, but also their friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Anne Blodgett and is survived by her children, Nathan David- wife Heidi Naoko (Matsumoto), daughter Reagan Kai- Theresa Elizabeth, and Joshua Reed- wife Michelle Calagui (DeLaCruz), daughters Ashley DeLaCruz, and Olga Brooke; father, Thomas Eugene Blodgett; sisters Kathleen Marie Dumas, Maureen Marie Benz, and Anne Marie Lang; brother Michael Thomas Blodgett; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Memorial Service: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5th with visitation following until 8:00 p.m. at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
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Paul Klehn
It is my hope that Arlene’s family is aware of how grateful we are for her years of dedication and contributions to all of the employees and physicians who provide care to those in need at Liberty Hospital and Liberty Clinics. The description of her as a ‘firecracker’ is right on target. She established many very close working relationships with the nurses, physicians, and IT coworkers in providing them with orientation and technical support on the computer systems. She knew the work that they provided was extremely important and that the services she provided to healthcare workers was equally as important. She will be missed. May God bless Arlene, her family and friends, with Peace and Grace during this time of reflecting on the time we had with her.
Pat Smith
I will be out of town and unable to make the service. I worked with Arlene for the past 3 years. She was a joy to work with, and always had a smile on her face. She is dearly missed.
Helen Emborski Button
Arlene was one of our “cool” cousins. The Blodgett family was always full of fun and offered many exciting times, especially for us younger Ski’s. Our moms were sisters, and their children were interchangeable. I’m sorry that as an adult I didn’t spend more time and effort getting closer to Arlene. Even after years of absence, she stepped back into my life like a rock star when I needed support. She is legendary! Rest in peace, Arlene.
Donald DC Sweeney
Sending my condolences and best wishes to the family and friends. Worked with Arlene @ KUMC for several years.
Sorry for your loss.
Michelle R. Turner
Arlene, it was a huge blessing, to know you. To work with you. To hang outside of work. You were the sister I never had. I have a huge hole in my heart now that you are gone. You were so funny and you, thought I was also. We would get to laughing and could not stop. I have had the hardest time coming to terms with this. But I am glad you are out of pain. My folks would love to meet you. My Dads was a hoot. Goodbye my friend, thanks for the GREAT MEMORIES.
Justin Kilgore
Nathan, Theresa and Josh Wilshusen
Becky Whitmore
I loved Arlene so much like a sister but more. We had many years and lots and lots of memories. She was a wonderful funny lady who will be greatly missed. She loved you kids as much as any mother could. You were her life.