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Edward Ratcliffe "Ted" Arndt

Edward Arndt Obituary

Arndt, Edward "Ted" Ratcliffe age 74, of Rolling Meadows formerly of Evanston, beloved husband of Nancy Ellen Arndt, loving father of Peter (Mary), Bruce (Sandy), Mike (Cindy), Steve (Sue), Bob (Sherie), Dick (Kim) Arndt and Kathy (Brian) Sommer, loving stepfather of Donna (Bob) Carlquist and Sharon Conrad, proud grandfather of 14 and one great-granddaughter, dear brother of Dick (Jan) Arndt, Eleanore (Ken) Potratz, Carol Reid (John) Cole and the late Mary Ann Monk, son of the late Edward and Eleanor Arndt, uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076 or Little City Foundation, 1760 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL 60067. Funeral info 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2005.

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Kathleen Skoller

February 8, 2005

"Ms. Nancy",



I am saddened to learn of your husband's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I want to wish you comfort and peace.



I miss your bright smile each morning in the Art/Care room.

Rick Nathan

February 8, 2005

To the Arndt family,

I was saddened when I opened the paper today and somehow came upon Ted's obituary. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family.

I'm sure you will always remember Ted as a most wonderful man, I know I will.

Peter and Mary's old friend,

Rick Nathan

DONNA BEKAS

February 8, 2005

WE HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING TED AND NANCY AT THE VA, OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY - MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. WE WILL MISS YOU TED.

Bonnie Scardino

February 8, 2005

My deepest sympathy to all.

James Flanagan

February 8, 2005

Jane and I are thinking of you at this difficult time. Please know that you are loved and will be in our prayers.

Meghan Logsdon

February 7, 2005

I will miss Ted. I work at the VA in North Chicago, on the unit that Ted was on. I always enjoyed taking care of him.

Yvonne Clement

February 7, 2005

Wishing you and your family my sincere condolences.

Meinda Mitchell

February 7, 2005

Steve, My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Kimberly Arndt

February 7, 2005

Hello To All!



We are sorry for your loss. Uncle Ted was a wonderful man and he is in a much better place now. We will all greatly miss him, but remember as our children are telling Ted and I he is an angel now watching over us all.

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