Arthur J. Aman, 88, born in Chicago on May 12, 1928 and a 39 year resident of Arlington Heights, passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Arthur grew up in the Ravenswood area of Chicago, attended McPherson Elementary and Amundsen High School. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1953. He served in the U.S Army and was a member of the Federal Post of the American Legion for many years. Arthur began his career at the legendary City News Bureau of Chicago in 1953 and in subsequent years worked for the Chicago Tribune, United Press, and Chicago's American. He also worked on a joint Chicago Daily News and WBBM-TV investigation of city slumlords. He shifted careers to public relations working for Buchen Advertising and later became a sales representative for Farm Progress Publications. After retirement, he remained active in journalism and was Secretary of the Chicago Newspaper Reporters Association. He was the son of late Julia and Albert Aman, who was the former Bureau Chief of the Chicago Office, U. S. Treasury Narcotics Division. Arthur is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn; daughters Jean (Joseph) Remez, and Jane Aman; grandchildren, Kailee and Tyler Remez. From a previous marriage, he is survived by his son, Jack Aman; daughter, Ellen Baird; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Richard Aman and twin Albert Aman. He was also a life-long summer resident of Sugar Camp, Wisconsin. He loved spending his time at his home on Dam Lake. Visitation Thursday 3 pm to 8 pm at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows. Funeral Friday 10:30 am from chapel to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Arlington Heights, Mass 11 am. Internment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Info (847)253-0224

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Aman

26 Entries

Vince Staszak

January 4, 2017

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Art was one of a kind and had a wealth of knowledge. Great man!

Carol Brady

January 4, 2017

Marilyn, I am so glad Vinnie and I had the chance to visit with you and Art. Art was an outstanding man and so interesting to talk to. It was always a pleasure to spend time with both of you even though our visits were far and few between. Im sure this kind and gentle man will be missed by all.
With deepest sympathy,
Carol and Vance

Jennifer Mortenson

January 1, 2017

Rest in peace Art. Thanks for showing me how to get the most out of life!
Big love to all my family reading this Art was an incredible man.

Marge Carroll

December 31, 2016

To Art's family:

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Art was very kind and always helpful when I sought information from the newspaper reporters association. May he rest in peace.

Marge Carroll,
Chicago's American/Chicago Today Reunion group and The Late Edition newsletter

Desiree Mortenson (Aman)

December 30, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Art was such an inspiration to us all with his humour, knowledge of the family , kindness and his everlasting quest for life. When our kids were in school he corresponded with each and every one of them as they sought out his knowledge of the family tree for their school papers. Always taking the time to help even though he didn't even know them . He was my cousin and an inspiration of health and wisdom to our family. Hugs and prayers are sent your way .

Betsy Barstead

December 29, 2016

Such a kind person. I feel fortunate to have known him through the Chicago Newspaper Reporters Association and each association and contact was most friendly and enjoyable. He will be missed.

Charlie and Ann Aman

December 28, 2016

Uncle Art will be sorely missed by those who knew him. And he knew so many. He was such a smart, witty and kind man. I am so glad he was part of our lives and my children's lives as he has made lasting wonderful impressions in our hearts and minds. There are many a great story any of us can share from our time spent with Uncle Art Up North. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Stormy

December 28, 2016

When times come again to recount the heyday of newspaper reporting in Chicago I hope to be sitting there with Art. The old Morrison hotel once again will be packed with reporters, wives and friends, politicians, lawyers and more than a few crooks at the annual bash not seen since the days of Hinky Dink and Bathhouse John. Art and I will look round in hopes of finding Lavin. Dynamite, JoMo, Spirko, Bliss, Banana Nose. Woody, Marmaduke. Larry Mulay and the laundry list of colorful characters who made reporting in the 50s and 60s an unequaled experience. Save me a stool Art. .

GLADYS VACI

December 28, 2016

I attended Amundsen high school with Art and his brother. They were smart and fun.
I am happy Art enjoyed a good long life and
had a loving wife and children and grandchildren. They bring such joy to us in our old age.

Pat Wolfsmith

December 28, 2016

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My late husband, Tom Wolfsmith, who passed away in 2009 had a great friendship with Art. They forged their friendship by first working together at the legendary City News Bureau. Tom later went on to work at the Trib until his retirement, but those fun memories at City News Bureau stayed with him forever. I read that he passed peacefully at home and that is to be treasured. May you and your family share the loving and fun memories of your time together.
Rest in God Art Aman.

Jack Aman

December 28, 2016

My Dad was a most interesting man. His passing is a shock and not being able to share with him the interesting events of the week and hear his always unique perspectives will be badly missed. Safe travels and Godspeed, Dad, on this last trip. I already am missing hearing your voice and I will continue to do so, but I am sure that we will see other again one day.

Robert Haig

Sent Flowers

Jane Aman

December 28, 2016

I miss you dad

December 27, 2016

Lillian Pagano

December 27, 2016

Art was one of the most interesting people I have ever known. I always enjoyed talking to him. He was always the gentleman. I will miss him.

Kenneth Kortenhof

Sent Flowers

December 27, 2016

Dear Aunt Marilyn, Jean, Jane, Jack and Ellen. My condolences to your family. Uncle Art will be sorely missed,but will remain in our hearts. He has joined his twin, my father Albert and older brother, Richard. He will be in good company, because of his loving family, past and present. Rest my dear Uncle.

Mike Houlihan

December 27, 2016

Art worked in our Chicago Loop office with Jim Strong, Pete Nolan and myself in the late nineties in Chicago. We worked political campaigns, and PR and had many, many laughs together. He was absolutely the best company you could ever have, God rest his lovely soul.

December 27, 2016

"Please know that God is near to comfort all who are mourning. He will make you firm and he will make strong."-1 Peter 5:10.

~OH

December 27, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in what is recorded in the Bible at Jeremiah 29:11 and 12. There it tells us what God's thoughts are for us. Thoughts of peace, not calamity . He wants to give us a future and a hope.

Tom Aman

December 27, 2016

Talk about a shock to the system. Completely unexpected. We talked often, on a regular basis. I'm truly sorry I'm not able to come down there. To everyone in the extended family, my condolences. I'll miss you Uncle Art, you were a mirror image of my own father. Rest in peace....

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