Arlyne Symonds

Arlyne Evelyn Symonds, 99 of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026. She was born December 30, 1926, in Wendell to the late Lewis James and Mable Grace (Jandt) Symonds. Arlyne was one of five children, and her fondest memories were of growing up on the family farm in Wendell and summers in Minnesota.

Arlyne received her bachelor’s degree in 1952, from Moorhead State Teaching College, Moorhead, Minnesota. She moved to Indiana in 1965, and received her master’s degree in education from Indiana University. Arlyne was a 4th grade teacher at Sunny Heights Elementary School in Warren Township School Corporation for over twenty years. After retirement in 1987, she spent the next sixteen years between Minnesota and Florence, Arizona with family. Arlyne was a devoted Christian and supported several Christian schools and missionaries throughout her lifetime.

Arlyne is survived by her cherished nieces and nephews, Doug Christensen (Alana), Melanie Johannessohn; Sheri Weston (Mark), Scott Moor, Jenna Moor, and Kate Moor. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Kenneth Symonds, Elda Symonds, Bette Christensen and LaDonna Johannessohn; and niece, Kim Moor.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Lawrence Presbyterian Cemetery, 29926 310th Street, Wendell, MN 56590.

Memorial contributions in Arlyne’s memory are suggested to Russian (Harvest Ministries) https://www.russianharvestministries.org

Final arrangements and care for Arlyne are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Mortuaries, Indianapolis, IN, and Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Elbow Lake,MN.