Arlene L. Thune of formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, died peacefully on February 18, 2015 at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN, at the age of 83. Arlene's funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 23, 2015 at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Carl Hansen officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Pauli Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the church. Arlene L. Thune was born September 5, 1931, in Thief River Falls, the daughter of Emil and Gertrude (Kvall) Thune. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls. She started working at Union State bank at age 16, in Thief River Falls. After she left the bank her brother Norrie and Arlene operated a produce store where they tested milk and candled eggs in Red Lake Falls. They then went into partnership again, starting up the Red Lake County Insurance Agency in Red Lake Falls, MN. Arlene was also involved in real estate. She also was the primary care provider for her mother and father in their later years. Arlene loved to bowl with friends. She spent a great deal of time with her nieces and nephews as they grew up. She loved to attend their events. Survivors include her brothers Glen (Beverly) Thune of Twin Valley, MN and Donnie (LaVonne) Thune of St. Hilaire; sisters-in-law, Arlene A. Thune and Alice Thune of Thief River Falls; several nephews, nieces, great nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Palmer (Shirley) Thune, Norris Thune and Ernie Thune.