Glenn M. "Mike" Arnold

Glenn M. Mike Arnold, age 66 of Lomax, IL died at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday February 15, 2012 at his home. He was born July 11, 1945 in Lincoln, IL., the son of Hobart and Eileen List Arnold.

Mike was a graduate of Petersburg High School and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale for two years. He loved being a salesman. He had sold for Wayne Feeds, Hydrotex Lubricants, and currently was a salesman for Amsoil Products. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Carthage Masonic Lodge, Carthage, IL., and was an active member of the Stronghurst Christian Church.

Survivors include his best friend- Irene Kinney of West Burlington, Iowa., one brother- Andy (Mary Ann) Arnold of Marseilles, IL., two sisters- Janice (Bob Volk) Arnold, and Lorna (Bud) Boston, both of Greeview, IL., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Masonic Rites will be held at 6:00 p.m. Saturday followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. The funeral service for Mike Arnold will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday February 19, 2012 in the Stronghurst Christian Church, with Steve Minkler officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Carman Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Stronghurst Christian Church. Condolences may be left at www.banksandbeals.com .

The graveside committal service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday October 20, 2012 in the Carman Cemetery.