KENNETH L. ARENDS

KENNETH ARENDS Obituary

Kenneth L. Arends of Naperville for 28 years The visitation for Kenneth L. Arends, 69, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 7, at Grace United Methodist Church, Naperville, 300 East Gartner Road, Naperville, with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment will follow in Naperville Cemetery. Born Jan. 6, 1942, in Kamrar, Iowa, he passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 4, 2011. Ken attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he received his business degree. He was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville as well as an usher. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Iowa. Ken will be remembered fondly as a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather and a friend to many people and will live in our hearts forever. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jolene (nee White) Arends; his children, Shari of Aurora and Douglas (Rachelle) Arends of Naperville; his grandchildren, Halle, Caden and Coleson Arends; his siblings, Virginia Arends, Audrey (Daryl) Eslick and Marlene Arends; as well as four nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jans and Vina (nee Greenfield) Arends; and his brother, Gary M. Arends. For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Ken's life, memorials to the Edward Foundation Kids Care Campaign for the Ronald McDonald Room, 801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540 (www.edward.org/kidscare) or the Children's Tumor Foundation, 95 Pine St, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005 (www.ctf.org) to help end neurofibromatosis through research. For information, call 630-355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for KENNETH ARENDS

12 Entries

Jim Maynard

February 27, 2021

Very fine gentleman. He is missed by many. Prayers for him and his family.

March 8, 2011

Sue & I are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. It seems like just last week that Bob visited with Ken & Jolene at the YMCA. Ken was a very decent and good man who I knew for almost 30 years. I will miss his humor and his smile.

warm thoughts,

Bob & Sue Du Chateau

Angelia Ezell

March 8, 2011

To the Arends Family,

My deepest sympathy to your family. I worked for Ken back in the 90s before moving to Texas. He was such a great boss and so kind; I learned so much from him. He was always willing to go the extra mile for anyone. He will be greatly missed.

March 7, 2011

Jolene & Family
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Ken's death. Words can't express our sorrow. He was such a good man and friend. John says that everytime he sees an Iowa sweatshirt he will think of Ken. He was truly a wonderful person. Our prayers will be constantly with you and all your family.
John & Mary Jane McCullough

March 7, 2011

Jolene Shari and Doug
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ken will be missed . He was one of the good guys.
Joyce Koch ( Joyce from Dr Bleeckers office)

Virg Kincaid

March 6, 2011

Jolene & Family, Ken & I worked together in Des Moines, Omaha & Chicago. He was one in a million as a co-worker and especially as a friend. I.m so thankfull we had one last fisit in 2010, Virg

March 6, 2011

Our deepest sympathy. Ken was a wonderful neighbor - we will miss him dearly. Love, The Watkins' Family

March 6, 2011

Jolene, Shari and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken will be missed by everyone.
Peg Ehrhart

March 6, 2011

Jolene and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Ken was one of the good guys and will be missed.
Peace,
Sandy and Ed

March 6, 2011

To the Arends family, Sorry to hear about your loss. We remember the fun times we had when our son Troy May played soccer with Doug. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Mary Ellen and Frank May

Jim & Dee Maynard

March 5, 2011

Ken was the candle that lit up a room when he entered. We will miss his smile.

March 5, 2011

I have known Ken for about 30 years. We worked together and had fun times as well as trials. I have the greatest respect for him. He was a friend who was dependable, caring and kind.

My deepest sympathy to the Arends family.

Ron Dietz

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