Gerald Arnold Orland Park, Illinois Obituary

Gerald Arnold

Gerald W. "Jerry" Arnold, age 87, U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband to Constance "Conni" Arnold, nee DeVita. Loving father of Debra (Danny) Howell, William Arnold, Jerry (Barbara) Arnold and the late Robert (Marina) Arnold. Cherished grandfather of Samantha (Michael) Aguilar, Katie (Adam) Jarvi, Elizabeth Arnold, Grace Arnold, Max Arnold and Henry Arnold. Dearest great-grandfather of Aila and Jet. Dear brother of Warren (Christa) Arnold and the late Carol (late John) Yorkman. Fond brother-in-law of Jack (Jeanne) DeVita, David (Bebe) DeVita, Roz (Denny) Morrison, Kim DeVita, Gregg (Maria) DeVita, Ann (Mark) Westmeyer, Pepper (Tom) Schultz and Marty (Lisa) DeVita. Much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud U.S. Marine and a passionate, lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. Jerry loved to relax, tinker and entertain family and friends at his cottage on Reynolds Lake in Michigan. Visitation Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 2-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Monday, January 20, 2020 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 9:30 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to All Saints Lutheran Church are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
April 24, 1932 - January 13, 202004/24/193201/13/2020
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Gerald W. "Jerry" Arnold, age 87, U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband to Constance "Conni" Arnold, nee DeVita. Loving father of Debra (Danny) Howell, William Arnold, Jerry (Barbara) Arnold and the late Robert (Marina) Arnold. Cherished grandfather of Samantha (Michael) Aguilar, Katie (Adam) Jarvi, Elizabeth Arnold, Grace Arnold, Max Arnold and Henry Arnold. Dearest great-grandfather of Aila and Jet. Dear brother of Warren (Christa) Arnold and the late Carol (late John) Yorkman. Fond brother-in-law of Jack (Jeanne) DeVita, David (Bebe) DeVita, Roz (Denny) Morrison, Kim DeVita, Gregg (Maria) DeVita, Ann (Mark) Westmeyer, Pepper (Tom) Schultz and Marty (Lisa) DeVita. Much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud U.S. Marine and a passionate, lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. Jerry loved to relax, tinker and entertain family and friends at his cottage on Reynolds Lake in Michigan. Visitation Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 2-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Monday, January 20, 2020 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 9:30 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to All Saints Lutheran Church are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Jan
19
First Visitation
Sunday, January 19 2020
02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Colonial Chapel
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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20
Second Visitation
Monday, January 20 2020
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
All Saints Lutheran Church
13350 S. La Grange Rd.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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20
Service
Monday, January 20 2020
10:00 AM
All Saints Lutheran Church
13350 S. La Grange Rd.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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