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Michael Arend Obituary

1937 - 2011 Age 73, of St. Paul Passed away May 28, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Mark L. Arend and June Welch Arend. Survived by wife, Harriet; Children, Helen, Maud, Mark L. Arend II (Carol), Kate (Andrew) Burda and Joseph; grandchildren, Grace, Bridget, Mary, Mitchell, Hugh, and Amelia; sisters, Rosemary (Jerry) Kuny, & Susan Arend (Brian Sigstad); brother, Thomas (Charmaine); also nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday at the CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS MORE (west Campus - IHM) 1550 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105, just east of Snelling. Private interment. Visitation at church 9-10:30 AM Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Ducks Unlimited or Cretin-Derham Hall High School. 651-228-1006


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Published by Pioneer Press from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2011.

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Tessa Kemp

May 25, 2022

Mark-I just saw this. So sorry to hear about your dad. Not sure you heard but mine passed away last year as well. It´s so strange not having him here too. Hoping you and your family is doing well and everyone is healthy. Hugs to all of you. -Tessa

fred votel

July 8, 2011

To the Arend family,
so sorry to hear about your loss.
May he rest in peace and his spirit live on.

June 7, 2011

Sorry for your loss Harriet. I remember many years of DQ meetings with you. Rob sends his condolences also. Let us know if you ever need anything. My prayers are with you and your family. Lisa Gilmore

Ian Ates

June 2, 2011

I am sorry for your loss Joe. May he rest in peace.

June 2, 2011

Joe and family,

Love and thoughts to you all.

Margaret Foreman and Tracy Peterson

June 2, 2011

Mark, peace to you and your family.
Babbie and Jack McGowan

Dan Dolan

June 2, 2011

Dear Arend Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.I'll never forget all of the great hunting trips in No. Dak. The time he bagged the huge Thanksgiving goose. The fun we had when he bought the special trailer for his canoe.
God bless.
Dan Dolan and Family

Laura Swing

June 2, 2011

Harriet and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts.

Laura Swing, Dairy Queen, Mankato

Marilynn [Ruedy] Huot

June 2, 2011

Harriet, You and I have been friends since we were 4 yrs. old. Although I didn't really know Mike all that well, I do know that God will have his arm around you through this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

June 2, 2011

Harriet and family,
So sorry to learn of MIke's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Becky Kirkpatrick

Bill Warren

June 1, 2011

Dear Harriet and Family of Michael. We are so sorry to hear of Michael's death. He was a consummate gentleman

Diana Manuel (Danielson)

June 1, 2011

Dear Harriet and Family,

So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I already miss his jokes and watching him trim the hedges. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Katie Estlie

June 1, 2011

Dear Arend Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I always got the biggest kick out of Mike when he would call the boat store, he was so funny!
Take care-
Katie Dolan Estlie and family

William McLeod

June 1, 2011

Mark, Carol, we are sorry to hear about your dad. Mark and I share a lot of memories over these past 40 some years. We are praying for you and for your dad. Love Jeanne and Bill

Herb and Mary Furth

June 1, 2011

Dear Harriet and family:

Sorry to hear about Mike's death. You are in our thoughs and prayers.

Marie Geraghty

June 1, 2011

Dear Mark and Carol,
I was sorry to read about your father & father-in-law. My thoughts are with you at this difficult and emotional time.

Tessa Kemp

June 1, 2011

Mark-

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how very much he means to you. My families thoughts and prayers are with you!

Tessa Kemp (and family)

June 1, 2011

Helen,

I'm sorry to hear your Dad passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn

Cathryn Steffes

May 31, 2011

Harriet,Mark,Helen,Maud,Kate and Joe,
I just wanted to let you know you are all thought of at this time, and my prayers are with you. Your husband and father is now at peace in Gods loving arms. Lovingly, Cathy Steffes

Michael Petrulo

May 31, 2011

Helen & Arend Family,

Thinking about you at this time and saying prayers for your father and your family. Your comfort and concern at our parents' funerals was very gracious and special at our time of need. Please accept our love and concern in kind. Peace.

Love The Petrulo (and Kallio) families.

Carol Steffes

May 31, 2011

Dear Harriet, Mark, Maud, Joe, Kate and Helen: I am thinking of you today and extend my sympathies to all. Cathy and Mike's lives would not have been the same if they had not met "The Arends". Knowing your special family is truly a blessing.

May 31, 2011

A great man is now an awesome angel!Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Arend family.
God Bless!
The Wilkie Family

Bridget McGraw Peller

May 31, 2011

Dear Maud~

While you may not remember me, I was in the class behind you at IHM and I can recall our family going to visit at your house, back in the 70s.

Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Peace...

Cindy Johannsen

May 31, 2011

My sympathies to Harriet and family. I will miss the business phone calls from Michael and his "joke of the day".

Bob & Nell McLeod

May 31, 2011

Our prayers are with you.

Victoria Gibbs

May 31, 2011

Maud - I am very sorry to hear about your dad's passing, I am thinking about you and just want to let you know that I care.

Marvel Neubauer

May 31, 2011

You all have our deepest sympathy.
Mike, Marvel Neubauer and family.

May 31, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss.

Bretta Grewing

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