LARRY ARKUS

Two videos, posted by his sister: Memorial Service https://youtu.be/3YyRV-d38EM?si=vzUEDoDKWDk70Ufi Celebration of life https://youtu.be/EOo4bbp-HoY?si=JC1q4n5fyN2__zto If the link isn't working, you may contact me at [email protected]

Larry was my dzja dzja (jaja), he was married to my nana, and I have many, many fond memories of growing up with him. My mom and my brother Josh and I lived with him and Nana in Roseville for a little while, and when we moved out we visited often. He had fruit trees in his backyard that we would pick plums from, and blackberry bushes that we would get poked by. He had a hot tub that I loved going in, and he taught Josh and I how to test the chemicals in it. He always saved all the free...

Larry, Bob, and Denis (my husband) were close cousins from birth, and there were many funny, family stories of their antics. They all lived in the Chicagoland area past their college years and news of growing families was readily shared. Larry always seemed to have an optimistic and kind view of everything. He stayed strong through his illness and I'm sure he continued to inspire others. May he rest in peace.

Larry is the brother of my dear friend Connie. Connie and I were roommates at Marquette University in Milwaukee; she and I were in journalism together. Over the years I've heard many Larry stories and met him twice. The first time, he and a friend came to visit Connie at college and we all went out for lunch. I saw him again at Connie's wedding some years later. You would have thought I was a long-lost relative. Larry was so friendly, engaging, and kind. He made me feel like a member of the...

Larry was as active in our (all voluntary) neighborhood association as anyone. He, over time, showed up for association board meetings more than many board members that he outlasted, though he never wanted to be on the board himself. He also attended many Association events, especially our annual "Park Clean-up" event, usually held in October. Between helping clean-up, a chance to socialize, and free food, it was a home run as far as he was concerned. You can see him, acting with Jim...