Arthur R. Heider

Arthur R. Heider obituary, Elwood, IL

Arthur R. Heider

Arthur Heider Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Memorial Home & Heartland Cremation Services - Plainfield on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Arthur R. Heider, age 84, passed away on Thursday August 7, 2025. Avid coin/knives/flashlight/Lionel and model trains/DVD collector. Loyal Chicago sports fan. Lover of all dogs, family photographer, the rock of the family. Best described as a big teddy bear. Arthur is survived by his devoted children Arthur (fiancee Karla) Heider, Chris (Jennifer) Heider, Suzanne (Brian) Madsen and Tracy (Joseph) Laska; cherished grandchildren Teresa, Cecilia, Victoria (Dustin), Liliana, Gage, Kierstin, Abigail, Grace, Ella, Evan, Jackson, Wyatt, Callista, and Eloise; treasured great-grandchildren Adelina, Melody and William; dear siblings Donna Rowland, Denise Orzechowski and Gregory Heider and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He is preceded in passing by his beloved wife Suzie Heider; parents Arthur and Jean Heider; and fond brothers Jerome and Robert Heider.

Memorial visitation will take place Monday, August 18, 2025 from 11-1 pm at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield IL 60544. Inurnment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood IL.

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