After a long journey and many miracles, Arlene Bernice Van Soelen (née Mans) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, and into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father at the age of 56 on June 12, 2025.
Dearly loved by her husband and best friend of 34 years, Michael Van Soelen. Cherished mother of Jason and Alyssa Van Soelen, Rachel Van Soelen, Kimberly and Sean Jans, and Erica and Christian VanManen. Loving Oma to her precious grandchildren, Landon, Amber, Dean, and Mattias.
Treasured daughter and daughter-in-law of Gary and Helen Mans and (Gus+) and Jane Van Soelen. Dear sister and sister-in-law to Larry and Karen Mans, Elsje (Richard+) and Rick DeBoer, Carl and Hilda Van Soelen, Leonard and Lynn Snippe, Sandy Van Soelen, and Dave and Tammy Van Soelen. Arlene is also loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
To know Arlene was to love her. She was a bright, shining light in this world who captivated many hearts. This is true in the way her joy, smile, and laughter infected those around her, the lives she impacted through her service as a registered nurse for 35 years, and her testament of God’s goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In all circumstances she shone Christ’s light and used her struggle to witness to the world of His blessings and mercies new each morning, and His infinite power to strengthen and sustain those who seek Him in prayer and thanksgiving.
Visitors will be received at Wellandport United Reformed Church, 74082 Wellandport Road, on Monday, June 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at the church on Tuesday at 11:00 am, with interment prior to the service at Riverside Cemetery, Wellandport at 9:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heritage Christian School.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at J.W. Hart Funeral Home.
