Arleyne Frankie Kaufman, 73 years of age, of Concordia, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Mount Joseph Senior Village in Concordia. She was born in Emporia to Granville and Carmelina (Grenese) Holmes. Arleyne graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958. On February 24, 1961, she married Jack Kaufman in Emporia. Arleyne was a librarian assistant at Cloud County Community College for over 25 years and at Concordia High School for about 5 years. She loved pets and animals, especially dogs and cats, and leaves behind her dog Carlotta. Arleyne enjoyed community theatre and was involved with productions in both the Salina Community Theatre and the Brown Grand Theatre.

Arleyne is survived by her husband, Jack; daughter, Carmen Bantugan and husband Gene of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; 3 granddaughters, Saba, Aubree, Taylor; sister, Marleyne Farr of Olpe; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Granville Holmes.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia with Rev. David Strommen officiating. Cremation has taken place but a register book will be available to sign from 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia. Memorials are suggested to the O'Connor Animal Shelter or the Brown Grand Theatre in care of the funeral home. Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia is in charge of arrangements.