Cremation rites have been accorded. The burial will be at the Hooppole Cemetery during a private family ceremony.
Lanae’s Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US-6, Colona, IL.
Lanae was born to Philip and Cheryl Arnold on July 29, 1996, in Sterling, IL, Whiteside County. She graduated from Annawan High School in 2014.
Lanae had a vibrant personality: a mix of quiet reserve and unashamed expression. She grew up on the family farm near Hooppole, IL. She loved caring for the farm animals and her pets. She enjoyed doing field work and was particularly skilled with the skid-loader and combine and she worked various service jobs. Lanae was compassionate and generous, often cooking and baking to give something to family and friends. She loved to read and entertain. Her greatest passion was theater. Lanae was involved in many stage plays throughout her life. She brought her unique personality to each character she played, bringing it to life in an extraordinary way. Lanae continued to travel and pursue her theater education despite her physical challenges. She bravely battled cancer, never complaining about her own situation. She showed selfless interest in others’ well-being and maintained her sense of humor to the end. She departed this earth surrounded by many family members and friends.
Lanae was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Juanita Arnold. She is survived by her parents, Philip and Cheryl Arnold of Prophetstown, IL, her siblings, Nathaniel Arnold of Clearwater, FL, Natalie (Barbi) Momolu of Prophetstown, IL, Emily (Aric) Essig of Portland, OR, and Jacob Arnold of Basehor, KS, grandparents Robert and Beverly Cotter of Wetmore, MI, aunts and uncles, Rebecca (Bruce) Jones of Prophetstown, IL, Barbara (Chris) Reynolds of Hooppole, IL, Terry (June) Cotter of Au Train, MI, and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
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To the dear Arnold family,
We ache with you in such terrible loss. No words, just prayer for comfort.
With much love, Dawn for all of us
I just found this. I know you know, but again, so sorry. That doesn’t express the sadness i feel for you. Lanae was such a fun girl. Kind, friendly. She is a daughter to be proud of in so many ways. Our family has many good memories of her growing up years, and will hold them dear. You will be in our prayers. May the Lord feel very near during this time of missing her
There are no words that can express the depth of sorrow we feel for your loss which we just learned about. Please know that our hearts ache for your family during this unimaginable time of grief. Lanae was such a blessing to our family and we so enjoyed her spirit, determination and energy. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts. May God give you all the peace and comfort that we know only He can provide. Many prayers be said 🙏. Love you all!
Phil and Cheryl, we are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking and praying for you!
Lanae’s Celebration of Life Service
Saturday 04/12/2025
11:00am-1:30pm
Lavender Crest Winery
5401 US-6 Colona, IL
11:00 – 11:30 Walk through Visitation
11:30 – 12:15 Celebration of Life Ceremony
12:30- 1:30 Meal for family & close friends
So sorry to hear of Lanae’s passing. Words cannot express my thoughts for all of you.
So sorry to hear this Phil and Cheryl. She was a peach.