OBITUARY
Roger L. Arends
July 5, 1934 – January 9, 2012
Roger Arends, 77, of Peoria, passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Monday January 9, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. Roger was born July 5, 1934, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Edward & Garnet Trantina Arends. He married Bertha Hallor in Peoria on January 28, 1955. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters Kelly Jo (Michael)Wroblewski, and Tambria Jeanne Arends both of Peoria; one son Michael Eugene (Michelle) Arends of Germantown Hills; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Roger was preceded in death by one son, Mark Kevin “Nik”, and one daughter Susan Lynne Lord, and a brother Laverne Arends. He was a Captain at the Peoria Fire Department before retiring after 33 ½ years. He was a member of the Kickapoo Archery Club, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and Peoria FireFighter’s Retirees. Roger was an avid bow hunter and devoted family man. He made sure all his grandchildren took hunter’s safety courses and participated in youth hunts. The funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday January 14, 2012. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-8 at Davison- Fulton -Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation or The American Heart Association. Please visit Roger's story at www.woosley-wilton.com.
Services
- Visitation Friday, January 13, 2012
- Funeral Service Saturday, January 14, 2012
REMEMBERING
Roger L. Arends
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RECEIVE UPDATESShirley and Terry Harris
January 17, 2012
Tammy and all the Arends, so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know how close you all are to him. I was out of town and just found out about it. My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. He will never be forgotten.
January 14, 2012
Kelly, Mike, and Family - we are sorry for your loss. We could not make the visitation this evening but want you to know you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Kathy Nixon
Ray Russell
January 13, 2012
My most heart felt condolences to Roger's family. I was fortunate enough to have worked with Roger many times. A great guy and a pleasure to be around. Always had a good hunting story. He will be missed.
Mark Sauder
January 13, 2012
Dear Mike and Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy and Larry Smith
January 13, 2012
Mike and family, So sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 13, 2012
Kelly and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your father. You are in our prayers.
Judy & Ken Kobb
January 13, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in you wonderful family that surrounds you and the good times you've had. He loved you all so much. Especially you Bert, he adored you!
With deepest sympathy from Roger's nurse
Heather RN Methodist Medical Center
Shannon Little
January 13, 2012
To the entire Arends family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Roger. He was an incredible man. I will remember him most as the wonderful Grandfather he was to my nieces and nephew. He attended every sporting event and cheered on everything they ever did. His deep pride in his family was always evident in the smile on his face whenever you were all around each other. Every one who knew him was blessed. May the Angels surround you all. He will live on in you. With my deepest sympathy
Sarah Hoffman
January 13, 2012
Kelly & Family,
It's never easy to say goodbye to those we love. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace and will be with you always.
David and Carrie Dintelman
January 13, 2012
Mike and Michelle, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Mine passed away last month. Take it day by day, remember all the good times, and love your family.
January 12, 2012
Our thoughts are with your family. He left a great legacy in you guys.
JR Friedrich & family
January 12, 2012
So sorry to hear about Roger, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rhonda Scachette-Kupfert
Barbara Rennau Force
January 12, 2012
Mike -
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelley Probyn
January 12, 2012
Tammy, Jimmy, Chelsea and family,
My sympathies on the loss of your father and grandfather. May you forever keep his spirit alive in precious memories that you share with those around you. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you now and in the difficult days to follow.
Much love to each of you,
Cousin Shelley
Ginnie Hoffman
January 12, 2012
May memories comfort you and bring you peace during this very difficult time.
Terese Speck
January 12, 2012
Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss of such a great father, family man and friend to so many. My heart goes out to you all.
January 12, 2012
Bertha and family-on behalf of my mother and i we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Roger was a good and kind man to my dad and my mom.God Bless You all. Ellen and May Eads.
Michael Adams
January 12, 2012
Mike, Michelle and family,
We're deeply sorry to hear of Rogers passing. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with you.
Bob & Katie Barth
January 12, 2012
Bertha and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff Knight
January 12, 2012
Bert, we have lost a great hunting buddy. He will be missed.
Quentin Alphonso
January 11, 2012
Mrs. Arends, Mike & Michelle, Paige/Chase/Kathrine, and the Family, - I am honored to have known Roger, and my family and I join in your sadness at his passing. Prayers and sympathies .
Becky Lynch
January 11, 2012
Mike, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
January 11, 2012
We are all so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was an absolute delight to have in our clinic and always had a smile on his face. God Bless you all and may your memories bring you peace and joy.
With Love,
Fresenius Medical Care Staff
Tammy sears
January 11, 2012
Tammy and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your father. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the wonderful memories you have of your dad help you through the days ahead.
Doug Stephens and Tammy Sears
Jim Donahue
January 11, 2012
Mike- You and your family will be in my prayers. Jim Donahue
Bob Steimel
January 11, 2012
Bert and family, we are very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. May the Lord give your family peace and comfort at this time. Bob & Sandy Steimel
Mark Chatterton
January 11, 2012
Mike – I am saddened to hear about the passing of your father. Both of my parents past away five years ago so I know the different emotions and thoughts that are racing through your mind. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. My prayers, thoughts, and deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
David Green
January 11, 2012
So sorry Mike and our prayers are with you. Hunting will never be the same.
Melody Stonier
January 11, 2012
Tammy, my heart hurts for you. May God give you the strength to get through the next few days and the peace of knowing he is at rest with the Heavenly Father. Let your good memories be your solace.
January 11, 2012
Dear Mike & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Father's passing...Our condolences..Harold & Shirley Whitmer
Jim Heck
January 11, 2012
Mike and family,
I fully understand your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May our lord grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Nancy Mielke
January 11, 2012
May God bless you and keep you-
Peace be with you
Galen Gingrich
January 11, 2012
Mike, so sorry for your loss.
Audrey Ellis/Allen
January 11, 2012
Dear Bertha , I am sorry to hear of Roger's death. My deepest sympathy to all of you. It has been years since I have seen you. I still remember the good of days at Kingman and Woodruff. Love and prayers to all. Audrey Ellis Allen.
Joelle d'Antin
January 11, 2012
Mike -
I am sorry for your loss. Let me know if I can do anything to help you and your family.
Rosalie Campbell
January 11, 2012
Dear Mike and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. May God bless all of you and give you strength and peace during this sorrowful time.
Sincerely,
Rosalie Campbell
OSF HealthCare, PI Division
Dick Brooks
January 11, 2012
Mike I am so sorry for your loss please let me know if I can do anything for you during this time.
January 11, 2012
Dear Kelly and Tammy,
I was so sorry to read about your loss in the newspaper this morning. Praying for your families and hoping you find strength in those who are thinking of you. Take care!
Pam (Jackson) Higginson
January 11, 2012
Tammy I am so sorry for you loss.