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Father James E. Arneson
70, of South Pasadena, FL, passed away on October 23rd, 2011. He was born on April 15th, 1941 to the late Edward and Gertrude Arneson of Indianapolis, later Beech Grove, Indiana.
He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on May 7th, 1967 and said his first mass on May 14th, 1967 at the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in Beech Grove. He served as assistant pastor at St. Joseph in Shelbyville and St. Mary in New Albany, and became pastor at St. Joseph and St. Anne Mission, both in Jennings County, where he stayed until he was granted early retirement in 1994.
He was preceded in death by parents, his sister Becky Wright and his brother Joseph Arneson. Survivors include his sister Ann, and eight nieces and nephews.
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Phil Gross
November 10, 2011
To Jennifer and the family, my deepest condolences. Fr. Jim was a great friend of mine and client for 30 years. He and I shared many stories and laughs together. I will cherish his memory and look forward to seeing him in heaven. God Bless. Sincerely, Phil Gross
Marcella Jones
November 7, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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