Arlene M. McManis, daughter of Lawrence and Pauline McManis, was born on March 26, 1949, in Ketchikan, AK. Arlene and her brothers grew up on a farm near Jackson, NE. She graduated from Ponca High School and Stewart School of Beauty. Later she worked for First National Bank of Omaha.
As kids growing up on the farm she enjoyed her horse, Lady; working with the family; and the holidays with cousins. As the family grew, she became the loving Aunt of many nieces and nephews and enjoyed sharing her life with them.
Grateful for having shared her life are her brothers: Larry (Cindy) McManis of Stoughton, WI, Joe (Kelli) McManis of Omaha, NE, and Jim (Kathleen) McManis of Lincoln, NE; nieces: Christina, Mollie, Sarah, Kristen, and Anne; nephews: Joe Jr., Jimmy Joe, and Greg; great-nephews and nieces; Uncle Art Holverson of Phoenix, AZ; cousins; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Pauline McManis.
Arlene passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE having attained the age of 66 years, 1 month, and 25 days.