Margaret Arena Obituary

I was a member of first Chicago NOW and then Skokie-Lincolnwood NOW with Margaret and attended many meetings, and then board meetings with Margaret and at her home, as well as at least one State convention. She was a special woman, who was willing to share her dedication and energy to causes she held dear. More than once I marched with her while she carried the sign that was patterned after her mother's (or grandmother's) sufferigette (sorry - today I can't spell) sign. I have since moved from the Chicago area and was notified of Margaret's passing by our mutual friend, Mary Jane Jeffries-Vogt. My sincere condolences to Margaret's family. Cindy Kai

To the Arena & Crocker families: I am so sorry for your loss! Lesley, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.

To all the loved ones of Margaret Arena:
We are so very sorry for your huge loss. There is never a good time to lose someone you love. As friends of dear Lesley, for over 25 years, we have had the honor to come to know and to visit with Margaret. We wil always remember Margaret's elegance, her natural beauty and her sophisticated ways. She was so very blessed to have a family that so loved her.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Mary and Dean

I was sorry to hear of your loss. When I think about the fond memories I have growing up on LeClaire, your mother is very much apart of them. One special memory is of her choosing me to wear her wedding gown for the block party fashion show.She always had time to stop and say hello when she would see me walking down the street. My thoughts and prays are with you.

As a childhood friend of Lesley, I am so sad to hear of Margaret's death. To Lesley and all of the Arena/Drea/Crocker families, please accept my most sincere codolences at this difficult time. May your memories and the love and support of those around you help in your healing and acceptance.
With love

Margaret will be remembered as a dedicated teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and for her work for women's rights. My sincere sympathy to her family.

Dear Stephanie and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are very much with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Rime Foundation of Chicago

To all members of the Arena family, my deepest condolences to you on your loss. You are in my prayers.

As a friend and member of the Crocker family I extend my deepest sympathy for this profound loss.

Blaise, Stephanie, Leslie and families,

You have my deepest sympathy.
Love,
Cousin Donna & family