James Arend
October 31, 2007
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Jim Arend
Altoona, Iowa
Jim Arend, 76, died on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at SS John and Paul Catholic Church, 114 13th Street SE, Altoona, where he was a member.
Jim was born May 16, 1931 to John and Victoria Arend in St. Benedict, Iowa. He served in the Army during the Korean War in which he was decorated with numerous commendations. Jim married Margaret Kunz on April 27, 1954.
He worked for Thermogas for 38 years, and during that time he lived in Algona, Shenandoah, Normal IL, and Oelwein before moving to Altoona.
Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Dan (Jolene) Arend of Altamont, IL, Deb (Steve) Syverson of Polk City, Kay (Don) Chalupa of Columbus, OH, and Kevin (Chris) Arend of Altoona; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, many nieces; nephews; and a host of beloved friends.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2007 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street. A prayer service will follow at 8 p.m.
Arlys (Maschino) Miller
11/06/2007
Dear Marge and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing and would like to extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to everyone. We have a lot of good memories of our two family's friendship in Shen.
Thinking of you,
Arlys (Maschino) Miller, Spencer, Iowa
Deb (Maschino) Lewis, Columbus, NE
Don Maschino
11/06/2007
Dear Marge,
I was very sad to hear about Jim. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember our block parties at your home very well! If you decide to go to Arizona this winter, it would be nice to see you.
Deepest Sympathy,
Don Maschino
Rich, Marilyn & Neil Chalupa
11/01/2007
We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. We have wonderful memories of sharing holidays at Don and Kay's. We too will miss him.
Curly and April Stuemke and family
11/02/2007
Marge,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. Kyle will never forget the times he spent at Dan and Jolene's when you were there. He always enjoyed "Grandpa Underwear's" jokes and our family is privileged to have known him. We will say prayers for you and your family. God be with you.
With love, Curly, April, Kyle and Emily, Brayden and Nathan, Kenon, and Kory
Shane Goodman
11/02/2007
Marge:
I want you and your family to know that you have my deepest condolences at this time. I also want you to know how much I enjoyed getting to know you and Jim in recent years. I listened to my father talk about how much he cherished time with both of you throughout his life, but I was too young to remember your days in Algona. I know how difficult this time will be, but I do smile a bit knowing that Jim and my father are together. They were truly great friends. I plan to be at the funeral, as will other members of my family who can make it. Take care.
- Shane Goodman
ROD TRIMBLE
11/02/2007
MARGE & FAMILY
I'AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM. I ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO HIM.
I SURE HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!