Arlene Lee

Arlene Anna Lee, age 81, of Staples, passed away on May 4, 2020, at Lakewood Care System, in Staples. Arlene was born on April 21, 1939, in Dickinson, North Dakota to Charles & Anna (Kostelecky) Kovash. She married Russell Lee on December 18, 1965. They lived in Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Russell; sons: Sean (Jamie) of New Orleans, LA and Joshua (Jennifer) of Portland, OR; siblings: Laudie Kovash, Lillian Sadowsky and Marietta Davis; granddaughter, Alice; step grandchildren: Jordan, Joshua and Alexa; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arlene is preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers and a sister. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM on Saturday, October 17 at the Taylor Funeral Home in Staples. Burial will follow at 11 AM at Philbrook Cemetery. Caring for Arlene & the Lee family: Taylor Funeral Care www.taylorfunerals.com