Thomas Arnison Obituary

Arnison, Thomas M. Born March 10, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois to Thomas and Ann Arnison, passed away April 18, 2013. Tom was a graduate of Grant High School in Fox Lake, IL. He served in the US Navy and upon return attended the University of Illinois at Navy Pier. He was a life insurance executive (CLU) and financial planner. In 1953 Tom married his beloved Alice Pikkarainen in Waukegan, IL. They were blessed with 3 loving children, Nancy Arnison of Grand Rapids, MI, Lynn (Leonard) Kaliski of Palatine, IL and Thomas (Michele) Arnison of Deerfield, IL. He was cherished grandfather of Jeanne Kaliski and "Grandpa Tom" to Jackie and James LeJeune. Tom and Alice lived in Northbrook, IL for 36 years and retired to their beloved Paddock Lake for 21 years. They returned to Northbrook in 2010 to enjoy their active retirement at Covenant Village. Tom was known for his warmth, generosity and constant smile. He had a wonderful sense of humor. Always athletic, Tom loved boating and water skiing and took special interest in teaching his children's friends how to ski. Tom earned many awards for his extraordinary work in lake conservation, and in 2004 he was honored by the State of Wisconsin as Outstanding Lake Leader. Tom and Alice enjoyed world travel and warm winters on Maui. Most of all, Tom loved spending time with his family. A visitation was held Monday, April 22, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, IL. The funeral service was held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 23 at 11 a.m., preceded by a visitation at the church at 10 a.m. The church is located at 1133 Pfingsten Rd. (at Cherry Ln.), Northbrook, IL 60062. Interment private. Memorials may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or Christ Lutheran Church, 24929 75th Street, Paddock Lake, WI 53168. Funeral information 847-998-1020.

Published by Evanston Review from Apr. 25 to May 1, 2013.
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Sorry for your lost. May the memories of Thomas bring the family some comfort.

Cheryl

May 1, 2013

Was so sorry to hear of Mr. Arnison's passing. He was a great man! My deepest sympathy, Kathy Wagner

April 28, 2013

Our warmest thoughts and prayers goes out to your family. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.

The Dalton Family - Gurnee,IL

April 26, 2013

The God of all comfort will comfort you in your time of sorrow. (2Cor. 1:4)

C Johnson

April 23, 2013

Dear Alice & Family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Tom, husband, father & grandfather. We all loved him and enjoyed him company. He was a great person and did so much service to our community. We pray God gran you comfort & peace. Love, Andy & Shirley Boening

April 21, 2013

Our deepest sympathy for the family and special love goes out to you

Paul & Erna Zich

April 21, 2013

I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) Please give name of fallen veteran. Thank you. Fair Winds and Following Seas

Chaplain Richard Reuer

April 20, 2013

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22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home

1240 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025

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23

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

1133 Pfingsten Rd. (at Cherry Ln.), Northbrook, IL

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23

Service

11:00 a.m.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

1133 Pfingsten Rd. (at Cherry Ln.), Northbrook, IL

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