Arlene E. Brewer, age 82, of Lowden, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at Mechanicsville Nursing and Rehab Center of a lengthy illness. Arlene was born December 18, 1924, in Lowden to William and Alvina (Burmeister) Brockmeyer. Arlene Married William Brewer on June 13, 1969 at Lowden. He died January 24, 1982 . Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at Zion United Church Of Christ in Lowden, Iowa, with Rev. Barb Muhs officiating. Burial will follow at Lowden Cemetery. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Billy Brockmeyer. Arlene was survived by 2 sisters, Alma Kruckenberg and Dorothy (Ralph) Gade of Lowden and two special friends Debbie Greene and Brenda Esbaum of Lowden.