Arlene M. Petho nee Waggle, age 71, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. Cherished wife of the late Alex S. Petho Loving mother of Alex Petho, Steve (Pam) Petho, Joey (Cheryl) Petho. Beloved daughter of Violet "Vi" Nightlinger and the late Clifford Waggle. Devoted step-daughter of the late Orville Nightlinger. Dearest sister of Sherry (Greg) Shipley. Proud grandmother of Melinda (Brandon) Brodzinski, Kyle, Brandon, Meagan, Cassandra, and Skylar Petho. Treasured great-grandmother of Caden Brodzinski. Fond aunt of Neal Shipley. Arlene was a lifelong resident of Hammond and was a dedicated employee with Van Tils for over 27 years. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 10 AM with Rev. Richard Orlinski, Pastor officiating at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. Interment Calumet Park, Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 2 PM until 5 PM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME. For further information regarding service, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600