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Roseau - Arlene Elizabeth Mekash passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the LifeCare Roseau Manor at the age of 89.

Arlene was born on November 28, 1928 in Roseau to Pansy (Temple) and Albert Olson. She grew up and attended school in Roseau. Life kept her busy raising 10 children. She worked several jobs in Roseau including Earl’s Drive In where she was known for her potato salad. Grandma expressed her love and care through baking and cooking. She could often be found in her kitchen at 4:00 a.m. whipping up dozens of loaves of bread, dozens of cookies and her famous caramel rol...