Arlene Vrabel's Obituary
Arlene Vrabel, 79, of Cornelius passed away September 24 of 2022.
Arlene was born in Chicago and was a native of Gurnee, IL moving to NC to live with her daughter. She graduated from college in 1990 and worked as an accountant, comptroller and small business owner.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Mary Washington, brother Kenneth Washington, brother in-law’s Frank Nachman and Al Landt, son in-law Richard Hoffman and her beloved Kevin Kennedy.
Ms. Vrabel is survived by her daughter Catherine Hoffman and son Gerald W. Vrabel II, grandchildren Bennet (Michelle) Hoffman and Jordyn Hoffman, great grandson Oliver Hoffman, along with sisters Marilyn Nachman, Darlene Goelkel and Georgia Landt, sister in-law Pat Washington and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Her cherished Finley was by her side the entire time.
James Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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