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BETTY ARENDS Obituary
She was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Lee, the daughter of Mylo L. and Lillie M. (Johnson) Kittleson. Betty married James L. Arends on Nov. 22, 1975, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lee.
Betty graduated from DeKalb High School and worked as a waitress at the DeKalb Elks Club for 15 years, for Art Krupp Accounting for 27 years, for Robert Clausen C.P.A. for 10 years, for Scott Chilton C.P.A. for 10 years, and for River Heights Golf Course for five years as a manager. She was a lifetime member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Lee, member of the Ladies of the Elks and of the Women's Bowling Association.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; her children, Phyllis (Joe) Barshinger of Shabbona, Wayne (Debby) Davey of Leland and Gerald (Lita) Davey of Fort Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren, Jonie, Kelley, Ryan, Amy, Andrew, Andrea, Jacquelyn and Katelyn; nine great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Connor, Jonathan, Abigail, Anna, Lillie, Walter Jr., Kelvin and Kennedy; one sister, Marilyn Magnuson of Sycamore; several nieces and nephews; her daughter-in-law, Dian Davey of DeKalb; two stepchildren, Jessie (Chuck) Munz and Forsythia (Robert) Keller; one step-granddaughter, Tracie Munz; one step-grandson, Tim Munz; and three step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Barry Davey; infant sons, Roger and Gary Davey; and her brother, Mervin "Slim" Kittleson.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Calvary Lutheran Church in rural Lee, with the Rev. Wayne Derber officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Anderson Funeral Home, 2011 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for Betty Joyce Arends in care of Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 605, DeKalb, IL 60115. For information, call Anderson Funeral Home at 815-756-1022.
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Memories and Condolences
for BETTY ARENDS
May 16, 2009
Jim,
We were neighbors on Karen. You and Betty were always very kind to my kids while growing up there. I am very sorry for you loss.
Jenny Melton
Kathy Baker
May 15, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beverly Lovett
May 15, 2009
Jim, I didn't know Betty that well but what I did know she was a wonderful and kind person.You have my deepest sympathy.
Jeannette (Jo) Klingenberg
May 14, 2009
You have my deepest sympathy, to you Jim and the family.
May 13, 2009
I am deeply saddened by the news of Betty's death. I know Betty will be missed by those who knew her and by whose she shared her talents, skills, love and most of all her faith.
Paula McDowell
Class of 1974
May 13, 2009
Please accept our condolences at this time of sorrow.
Members of the Class of 1974
Shabbona High School
Molly McGregor
May 13, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Moira Hammel
May 13, 2009
Jim, So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love, Moira and Brian Hammel
Julie Frankel
May 13, 2009
Dear Jim, Betty was such a special lady. I always looked forward to working with her at River Heights. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
GLENNA SINGLETON
May 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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