Marilynn Ann "Marnie" Arnold (Kane)

MARILYNN ANN ARNOLD (nee Kane) “Marnie” Passed Away on May 21, 2016 at Age 80 ~ Lifelong Resident of St. Paul Marilynn was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 29, 1936 to Helen (nee Seiler) and Lawrence Kane. She graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School in St. Paul and later helped with the committee for the class reunions through Assumption. Marilynn’s paperboy was Terrance Arnold and he went overseas to serve in the United States Navy. Upon his arrival back home to Minnesota, they met at a party and began dating. They were married on June 13, 1959 at the Assumption Catholic Church in downtown St. Paul. They raised their four daughters on the East Side and they sent them to Sacred Heart Catholic Schools. Marilynn held a variety of jobs throughout her life but she was most proud of her time at Cub Foods Bakery. When she was not working or caring for her daughters, Marilynn was most oftentimes sewing, quilting, and tending her flower gardens. She loved to watch her grandchildren and play board games with them. She enjoyed traveling with Terrance and they were able to take a trip to Ireland and Canada. They also took a cruise to the St. Thomas area and train trips to Glacier National Park and Seattle. She will be remembered for her sweet and quiet demeanor, the love she showed her family, and her caring spirit. Marilynn passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Lawrence Kane; her husband of over 56 years, Terrance Arnold; and her sister, Joan (Merlyn) Hecklinger. She will be dearly missed by her four daughters, Pam (John) O’Neil of Maplewood, Cindy (Joe) Marso of Grand Marais, Cheryl (Rick) Murnane of North St. Paul, and Kim (Charlie) Mabel of Richfield; her seven grandchildren, Sam Marso, Bridgette Marso, Jayne Marso, Patrick O’Neil, Danny O’Neil, Jack Murnane, and Michael Murnane; her siblings, Bob (Marilyn “Chris”) Kane, Jeanne (Denny) Lunzer, and Pat (Alexandra) Kane; and many other family and friends. There will be a gathering of friends and family from 4-7PM on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. There will be a second visitation on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Church of St. Peter, 2600 Margaret Street N., North St. Paul, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery of North St. Paul. Marilynn's family wanted to thank everyone at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home in St. Paul. The care and attention she received there was absolutely amazing. In lieu of flowers, her daughters would like any memorials directed to Our Lady of Peace.