Arlene G. (nee Nesberg) Goodburn, age 88, of Munising died unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2025, at the Munising Memorial Hospital. She was born in Munising on March 22, 1936, to Henry and Anna (Moe) Nesberg. Arlene graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1954 and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Augustana College in Moline, Illinois. She worked, and, while in Moline, met Paul Goodburn. Arlene and Paul were married on Sept. 3, 1967. His career moved them around the country, and together they raised their three sons. After retirement, they moved from Pittsburgh back to Arlene’s hometown of Munising. She was a member of the Eden Lutheran Church. Arlene enjoyed antiquing (especially Munising Wooden Ware) and working crossword puzzles. Organizing was a special skill, and she loved to read.

Arlene is survived by her husband of over 57 years, Paul Goodburn of Munising; their sons and daughters-in-law, Matthew and Jacqui Goodburn of Hickory, Pennsylvania, Jonathan and Rachel Goodburn of Carmel, Indiana, and Grant and Tracy Goodburn of Douglasville, Georgia; four grandsons, Maxwell (20), Grant (19), Reed (17) and Aiden (15); her sister, Sally Negilski of Jackson, Mississippi; nieces Kristin Negilski and Kathi Negilski; and nephew Rob Williams.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Anna, and her brother-in-law, John Negilski.

Private family services will be held, and interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising.

Arlene’s obituary and tribute wall may be found at bowermanfuneralhome. net.