May God bless you and your...
Friends for 40 years. Will sure miss you Rich.
Valri Peyser
January 05, 2026 | Lake Linden, MI | Friend


Photo courtesy of Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles
Niles, Illinois
Aug 29, 1952 – Dec 24, 2025
Richard J. Arendt, age 73, of Park Ridge, dearest son of the late Richard and Susan Arendt; loving companion of Marge Falendysz; dear brother of Maureen (Michael) Jury, Robert Arendt and Regina (Mark) Rue; fond grandfather, uncle and friend of many. Visitation Monday 9:30 am. until the time of...
Read MoreFriends for 40 years. Will sure miss you Rich.
Valri Peyser
January 05, 2026 | Lake Linden, MI | Friend
So sorry to hear about cousin Richard’s passing. Sending Prayers, love and respect to his siblings and close family. May he rest in Peace with his Heavenly relatives. ❤
Donna Kelso Riordan
January 01, 2026 | New Lenox, IL | Family
Richard was one of a kind. I met him through the iconic piano player and vocal teacher, Ruth Allyn, and through her I became friends with Rich. I was in my early 20s and struggling financially when Rich offered me a job cleaning his office. For a while, I became part of the office crew, and during that time I learned so much from him—especially about business and the importance of clients.
Rich was brilliant. He could read upside down, finish every crossword puzzle, and had an incredible...
Shara Maxwell
December 30, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Friend
I enjoyed playing for you, your friendship and our musical visits. May you continue to sing with the angels. R.I.P. My Friend.
Richard Gersten
December 30, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Will miss you Rich!
Christopher Murschel
December 29, 2025 | Arlington Heights, IL | Friend
I used to go to Sabatino’s and hear Richard singing “Old Man River”, If Ever I would leave you”, Ghost riders in the Sky” or “Younger Than springtime”. Such a booming lovely voice. He cared for his companion and so I saw him infrequently. Sorry to hear of his passing. Miss him so deeply.
Noelle Lesniak
December 27, 2025 | River Grove, IL | Friend
You were a great guy Rich, you will be tremendously missed. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Kenneth Hauser
December 26, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Friend
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathies to you and your family
Georgia Akers-Oppenheim
December 26, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Friend
My heart felt sympathy to the family
of Richard's death. He was able to
provide the guidance my husband
Steen and I needed to sell business
in Chgo plus over seeing my mother's
estate. He was most capable in r
situation. But his love for singing
and voice to enjoy and share priceless!
Thanks Rich for being part of our
life expertise you demonstrated!!!!!
Blessings!!!!!!
Janet Heimke
December 26, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV | Friend