Arnold A Phelps Jr., age 72, of Marengo, Illinois passed away surrounded by family on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born on October 13, 1950 in Belvidere, Illinois to the late Arnold Sr. and Betty Phelps. He married Carol Krause on August 26, 2006.
Arnold enjoyed spending his days with his family. He attended all of the baseball games and wrestling meets, and loved to fish at home with his grandsons Wyatt and Cooper. In his free time, he could be found out in the yard, helping with the gardening, and sitting outside with his dog Lil' Arn. Above all, his family was his pride and joy.
Arnold is survived by his wife Carol Phelps; his daughter Sarah (Billy) Yakle; his grandsons Wyatt Yakle and Cooper Yakle; and his sister Jane Zielinski. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Diane McGuire.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E Grant Hwy, Marengo, IL 60152. A funeral service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Arnold's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Gentiva Hospice of Arlington Heights.
