Arlyn Schier

Arlyn Jerry Schier, age 63 of Dixon, formally of Amboy, lost his long battle of illness on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Heritage Square in Dixon. Arlyn was born in Rochelle on October 16, 1948 and graduated from Franklin Center High School in 1966. Arlyn grew up on a farm in Lee Center where he had a great love of farming. Arlyn married the love of his life Kathy (Pierce) in 1970 and together they raised a family of three in Amboy. During his life he worked as a farmer, carpenter, and was a Millwright at Northwestern Steel and Wire for 22 years. Arlyn was one of the hardest working men around but always had time for fun with his family and friends. He loved to go camping, skiing, boating, snowmobiling, or anything that involved spending time with his family. In 2000, Arlyn began his long battle with illness and was later diagnosed with Amyloidosis. In July 2001, Arlyn received the first domino liver transplant at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He not only gained another 10 years of life but was also able to save another man's life. Although Arlyn's battle was long and very hard at times he was grateful to be able to watch his children grow into adults and fortunate to be able see his two granddaughters be born and turn into little people. There was nothing he loved more than being a husband, father, and grandpa. Arlyn truly enjoyed the many great years that he had with his family and friends before his illness began. Ask anyone around, Arlie was usually the life of the party. Arlyn is survived by his loving wife, Kathy of 41 years of Dixon; his daughter Kim Hargrave of Dixon; his son Eric Schier of Amboy; his daughter Kaylie Schier of Chicago; his two granddaughters Sydney and Morgan Hargrave of Dixon and numerous family members and great friends that he loved very much. He is preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Esther Schier and his brother Darwin Schier. . Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012, beginning with a 10:00 AM prayer service in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, followed by a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas Bales, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Heritage Square in Dixon.

Arlyn Schier

October 16, 1948 - January 17, 2012