Mary Ann Arneson, 75 of Huntley IL, formerly of Marshall, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 9th 2017 due to injuries she sustained in an accident.
Born: February 22nd, 1942 to Conrad and Clara Erickson. She attended Astoria Public School for 12 years and 4 years at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She sang in the Augustana Choir.
She married John Arneson on June 30th, 1962 at Bethany Church in Astoria, South Dakota. She taught elementary school for 28 years. Taught piano lessons in her home for 9 years. She did substitute teaching for 8 years after retiring to their lake home near Alexandria Minnesota.
She enjoyed music, traveling, crafts such as stained glass, painting, ceramics and playing cards. For many years they spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona. She moved to Sun City in Huntley, IL in 2005. Was a member of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir and volunteered. She also participated in many clubs at Sun City.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John of Huntley IL, son Michael (wife Colleen) of Atlantic, IA. Daughter Michele (husband Mark) of Wheaton IL. Daughter in-law Kristi of Chanhassen, MN. Four grandchildren, Jessica and Jacob of Atlantic IA and Jackson and Cooper of Wheaton IL. She is also survived by her sister Wanda, of Ramsey MN, nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends.
She is proceeded in death by her mother, father, brother Clinton, sister Karen, sister Carolyn and son Steven. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Memorial services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 18th 2017 at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley IL. Visitation beginning at 10am with services at 11am. Lunch to follow. Arrangements were placed under the care of DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral home, Huntley, IL. 60142. For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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John and family, We send our sincere sympathy and prayers to you and your family as you mourn Mary's passing. We pray that God will comfort you and give you strength in the coming days, weeks and months. Mary always was smiling and loved her music. May all the wonderful memories of Mary bring peace to all of you. She was loved.
Michele and family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of Mary. She was always so kind and caring. Wishing you Gods comfort and peace. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Arneson was one of those long-lasting influential teachers to our daughter Emily. I firmly believe her acceptance of Emily along with the encouragement she gave Emily and her entire class every day was life-changing. The mention of her name brings warm memories to me and our entire family. We are so sorry for your loss. God bless Mrs. Arneson.
So, So sorry in reading about Mary's death. What a tragedy. She was always so cheerful and I can see her as a teacher putting her all in helping every child. Blessed be her memory and sympathy to everyone. Was surprised to see that Wanda is the only one remaining of the Ericksons'. So Sorry!