Daniel Arens, U.S. Navy Veteran, loving father of Cynthia (Matt) O’Conner, Daniel Arens, Laura (John) Graham, Patrick (Kristi) Arens, Christopher (Rose) Arens and the late Michael T. Arens; cherished grandfather of Bryan, Joseph, John, Katelyn, Amy, Shannon, Anna, Matthew, Peyton and Christina; beloved son of Emily Deslauries and the late Paul Arens; dearest friend of Raphael and Barbara Copp; brother of Donna (the late Lee) Brushwood; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Beloved companion of Marlene Walko. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m. from the Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to Our Lady of Loretto Church, Hometown for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-425-0500
