Orlena Mallin, age 73, of Necedah, WI died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at her home.

Per her request no services are planned.

Orlena was born February 6, 1935 in Hazard, Kentucky to Jewett and Ethel Napier.   She was married to the late Robert Mallin.  The couple lived in Chicago, IL before making their home in Necedah in the early 1990�s. 

Orlena worked at Stewart Warner in Chicago, IL for thirty years.

Orlena enjoyed fishing, hiking, walking, biking, watching the birds and deer from her front window, and spending time with her family.

Orlena was a member of the Necedah Senior Citizen.

Memorials may be directed to the Tomah Hospice Touch 300 Butts Ave. Tomah, WI  or American Cancer Society.

Orlena was preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert Mallin; daughter, Cecilia Napier; and son, Ricky Napier.

Survivors:

Sister:  Lucille (Mark) Frydenlund of Scottsdale, AZ

Son:  Jimmy Napier of Chicago, IL

Daughter:  Brenda Howard of Scottsburg, IN

Son:  David (Margaret) Napier of LaPorte, IN

Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.