Arlene Mae Wirth, 77, of Belvidere, died Sunday morning, January 1, 2006 in O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following a long illness. Born July 22, 1927 in Marengo, Illinois, daughter of Albert and Bertha (Guse) Sandmann. Married to Edward H. Wirth in Belvidere, Illinois on September 7, 1947. Member of Grace Family Church; V.F.W. John Hugo Kaiser Belvidere Post #1461 Women's Auxiliary. Survived by two daughters, Cindy Horsley, Royal Palm Beach, FL; Sharon (Gary) Holtfreter, Belvidere, IL; four grandchildren, Kai, Erica, Derrick and Zach; one Great-grandchild, Kia. One sister, Doris (Dale Parks) Lee; special niece, Judy (Scott) Bloomfield and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Parents and Husband and several brothers and sisters.

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