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Gertrude Arndt Obituary

Arndt, Gertrude T. (nee Temple), age 96, formerly of Elmhurst and the Chicago Lawn area of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Earl Arndt and Frank Maradei, loving mother of Ronald (Kathy) Arndt and Richard (Helen) Arndt, proud grandmother of Michael (Jodee) Arndt, Joseph (Deanna) Arndt, Lori (Gerald) Bassett, Kenneth Arndt, Jennifer (Michael) Marcinkus, Sarah (Benjamin) Cleveland and David Arndt, dear great-grandmother of 12, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, on Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, January 22, 9 a.m., from the Mortuary to St. Alexis Church, Bensenville. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. Vincent DePaul Society would be appreciated. For info: 630-834-1133

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2005.

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Aloure Wolgemuth

January 21, 2005

We will always remember Aunt Gert fondly. We always enjoyed talking with her about a variety of subjects. We will miss her greatly, as we know you will also.



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Jonathan, Debbie, Daniel & Jacqueline

Charles & Justine

Cara & Michael Obrochta

January 20, 2005

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sylvia O'Connell

January 20, 2005

Dear Ron & Rick & Families;

I'm sure you have fond memories of those wonderful sorority years.Your mom and those other marvelous ladies taught us so much.They were truly part of the "Greatest Generation". Bless you All. She will be truly missed.

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Page

January 20, 2005

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.

Marc & Murray Bromstad

January 20, 2005

We carry many fond memories with us of the times we saw you while in Chicago.

Kim & Steve, Andrew & Ryan Vacek

January 20, 2005

We always loved spending time with you when we were in Chicago.

Ed & Cheryl Bromstad

January 20, 2005

We will miss you, but we're thankful for the many years we've had you in our lives.

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