Jane Arndt - obituary

Jane C. Arndt, 82, of Midland, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at the MidMichigan Medical Center.

She was born on Oct. 9, 1925, in Muskegon, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel (Sweet) Bell. The former Jane Bell married John Arndt Jr. on June 20, 1944, in Midland. He died on July 28, 1993. Jane enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, family and friends and enjoyed camping up north.

She is survived by one daughter, Calleen (Greg) Hartnagle of Midland; four grandchildren, Deana (Jason) Crane, Amanda Hartnagle, Eric Hartnagle and Robert "Sam" (Isadora) Reid; and many friends, including her best friend of over 60 years, Lucille Johnson Garigen. In addition to her parents and husband, Jane was predeceased by two sons Raymond on Sept. 17, 2006, and Dennis on Dec. 1, 1989; and two brothers, William and Jack Bell.

Funeral services will take place 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. Jane's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund. If you are unable to meet with the family in person, you may send your condolences through www.waresmithwoolever.com. Published in Midland Daily News from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2008