GENEVA -- Dianne B. Arkenburg, age 69, of Geneva, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at Sanctuary Of Geneva.

Born September 23, 1936, in Geneva, she was the daughter of the late Florence and Howard Pierce. A 1954 graduate of Geneva High School, she married Dale R. Arkenburg on September 10, 1955, in Geneva.

She was an avid reader, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Dale S. (Patricia Walunis) Arkenburg of Geneva; daughter, Pam (Ed) Lynch of Perry; six grandchildren, Noah, Shea, and Kean Arkenburg, and Renee, Sara, and Eddie Lynch.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale R. Arkenburg in February of 2005; and her parents.

Funeral Service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2006, at the BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, with the Reverend Jim D. Walker of Peoples Church, Geneva, Ohio, officiating. Final resting place will be at Mount Pleasant in Geneva.

Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006, at the Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060, or to Peoples Church, 300 South Ridge Road, Geneva, Ohio 44041.