he always kept a neat and clean home.
Arlys enjoyed watching Iowa basketball as well as doing the daily crossword puzzles. Occasionally she would get a visit from her "granddog" Winston, who loved giving her many "kisses" that always put a smile on her face.
Arlys was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City.
She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Severson, of Nora Springs; two sons, Craig Kruse, Brian Kruse and Winston, of Mason City; grandchildren, Jana (Tyler) Molstre, Adam (Kati) Severson, Stephanie (Jared) Patterson, and Candy Kruse. Seven great - grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Koch and niece, Ava (Lewis) Lee both of The Plains, Virginia.
Arlys is preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Andrew and Ella Dybvad; brother, Curtis Dybvad, and brother-in-law, Willard Koch.
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