Arlene Stenberg
Arlene June Stenberg passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 16, 2026, at her home in Wadena.
Funeral services will be held January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Burial will be at Motley Cemetery.
Arlene was born August 1, 1945, to Herman and Monta (Icenhower) McMillian in Redtop, Missouri. She was the youngest of six children.
Arlene graduated from high school in Fair Grove, MO. On October 24, 1968, she married Juel Stenberg, beginning a life together. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Missy and Jerel (Bubba). Juel and Arlene left Missouri in 1979 and moved to New York Mills. They had a farm and enjoyed country life. In 1987, they moved to Grygla continuing to raise sheep and cattle. In 1992, they moved to Motley, where they started their business, Stenberg’s Supply, with their son, Jerel (Bubba).
Arlene had several hobbies she enjoyed over the years: puzzles, collecting recipes to share and coloring. She had a deep passion for gardening and canning, taking pride in teaching several grandchildren to can. Most of her favorite pastimes took place in the garden or the kitchen. Arlene also greatly enjoyed flowers. Her son built her a greenhouse of her own which was one of her prized possessions. She took a special delight in her flowers decorating her yard with potted flowers every summer.
Above all else, Arlene cherished her family deeply. Her warmth and generosity touched many lives.
Arlene will be remembered by one daughter, Missy (Wayne) Ament; five grandchildren, Ashley (Dan) Shingledecker, Emily (Brenden) Honebrink, Steph (Kevin) Nelson, Seth (Rachel) Ament and Kristyn (Jake) Rude; 17 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Logan, Olivia and Allyson Shingledecker, Adelle, Paxton and Natalie Honebrink, Wayne, Jedd, Hanse and Maeve Nelson, Arlo, Hank and Coy Ament, Colt, Archer and Remi Rude and one sister-in-law, Maxine McMillian.
Arlene is preceded in death by her parents; husband Juel; one son, Bubba, four brothers, Thoman, Hertha, Otis and Winston McMillian and one sister, Glenda Eagleburger.
“May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.”
Those wishing to leave condolences and well wishes are encouraged to visit Arlene’s obituary page at www.KarvonenFuneralHome.com. Services are by Karvonen Funeral Home of Wadena.
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