Racine – Arlene M. Koykkari, 74, was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center on Monday, May 18, 2009. She was born on March 26, 1935, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (nee: Herder) Biljan. Arlene was raised in West Allis, and graduated from the Layton School of Art. Arlene was a Racine area resident for most of her life, and worked many years at Porter’s of Racine. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Richard Koykkari of Racine; children, Scott (Lelia) Rawley of Kenosha, Tod Rawley of Johnson Creek, James Rawley, Kristopher (Julie) Koykkari, and Kimberly (Jim) Yoghourtjian all of Racine; grandchildren, Nicole Yoghourtjian, Aaron Koykkari, Alixis (Peter) Matson all of Racine, Louis Rawley and Elizabeth Rawley both of Kenosha; sister, Sharon (Richard) Rawley of Racine; brothers- in-law, Lon Koykkari of Denver, Colorado, and Neil (Carol) Koykkari of Vero Beach, Florida. In keeping with her wishes, services will be private.
Pat Schoff says
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family, Dick.
Jim and Pat Schoff