Lillian M. Arends

Lillian M. Arends, 86, of South Sioux City, NE passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at a Sioux City hospital.Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 9, 2019 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in South Sioux City, NE. Burial will be in Spencer, IA at a later time. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 8, 2019 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City.Lillian was born December 19, 1932 in rural Milford, IA, the daughter of Ernest and Cora (Johnston) Schroeder. She graduated from Hartley High School, and received her nursing degree at Methodist Hospital in Sioux City. Lillian married Henry Arends in 1953 and they were blessed with two children. She worked at Methodist/St. Luke's Hospital, as a traveling nurse for a time, and at Heartland Counseling.She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and P.E.O. She enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, flower gardening, and playing cards.Survivors include her husband, Henry Arends; children, Scott (Janette) Arends and Pamela Arends; 2 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a sister, LaVonne (Lloyd) VanEssen; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters; and 1 brother.