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JAMES ARDEN Obituary

PALATINE - James Leo Arden, 85. Beloved husband of Lois, nee Koenen for 62 years; loving father of Jerry Arden, James, II (Cathy), Ike (Maria) and Dave (Diana) Arden; proud grandfather of Shawna, Claire, Taylor, Kelsey, Mackenzie, Jason (Nicole), Jake, Heather, Ben, David and Jamie; dear brother of Harriet Frischman and Rene Ranallo. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillian and brother, John. A Navy Veteran, Jim was a member of the Palatine American Legion for 50 years. He retired from International Harvester at the age of 49 and then worked for District 211 for 15 years as mechanic. He was an avid golfer and bowler with all his sons. He will be dearly missed. Visitation Tuesday, April 8, 3-9 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine. For information, 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com.

Published by Daily Herald from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2014.
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To all the boys Dave, Ike, Jimbo and Jerry. It was a privlage to know your father. For the times on the golf course I will always remember. Wednesday nights will have a void.

Golfcop

April 8, 2014

RIP Mr. Arden.

Marilyn Wolter

April 8, 2014

Dave,Dianna and family We have been with you to share the good and happy times,we are with you now and pray with you and your family at this sad time.Pops will always be with you just as Guam is. Love you both and stay strong for each other.Lorie and Mike Rein

April 7, 2014

Dear Lois and Family, So sorry to hear about Jim's death. Please accept our deepest sympathies and prayers. Sincerely, Lois and Ed Jr. Delmas

April 7, 2014

Lois, Boys and their families: so so sorry to read of Jim's passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all... Big Big Hugs and a whole lotta love Barb. Gary. Leslie Scheer

Barb Surf

April 6, 2014

Mike and Maria you have our most sincere condolences. Sorry for your loss. As with my Mom, never forget the good times and always think of them and thank God for the time you had with them.

Howard & Jan Wemple

April 6, 2014

TO THE ARDEN FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES TO THE PASSING OF JIM WE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES IN BOWLING AND GOLFING. I HAVENT SEEN HIM FOR YEARS IVE BEEN LIVING IN LAS VEGAS BUT HE WILL BE IN MY MIND AND PRAYERS GOD BLESS

JOHN DIFATTA

April 6, 2014

Dave and Diana,
So sorry for your loss. Hold onto all the wonderful memories you have. Best wishes to all of you....
Your friend, Julie

Julie Szajerski

April 6, 2014

To the Arden family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God bring him home safe. May he always be on the course enjoying life to the fullest each day..

RIP Mr. Arden

Love always,
Brian& Shannon Michael
xoxoxoxo

Brian Michael

April 6, 2014

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