Lana Cecil Arndt

ARNDT, Lana Cecil - Age 72, of Byron, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Lana's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Dennis Cecil officiating. Burial in Byron Cemetery, Byron. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday April 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Those desiring may make contributions to City of Hope Cancer Center, 2520 Elisha Ave., Zion, IL 60099 or to the family for funeral expenses c/o Sharp Funeral Homes.

Lana was born October 12, 1952 in Durand, the daughter of Richard and Eleanor (Meier) Cecil. She was a 1970 graduate of Byron High School. She married Larry Carl Arndt October 16, 1993 in Lake Tahoe, CA. She had resided in Byron her entire life. Lana enjoyed traveling and going to bible study.

Lana loved Jesus with all her heart. She not only followed Him but also led countless others to Him, planting the Word of God in the lives of so many. Her unwavering faith, radiant smile, and boundless energy lifted those around her, making every encounter with her a blessing.

She was a source of encouragement, always spreading positivity and uplifting those who needed it most. As a devoted mother to Larry's children, she unknowingly created life-changing impacts that will never be forgotten. Her love for Larry was a beautiful testament to their deep bond - more than partners, they were best friends who cherished their travels together, with Lake Tahoe as their special place of refuge and joy.

Lana cared deeply for everyone she met, and her family was always at the forefront of her life. She needed them just as much as they needed her. She was a gift from Jesus to us all - a living example of what it means to follow Him and His Word.

Though we will miss her earthly presence, we find peace in knowing she is home with our Father in Heaven. Lana's legacy of faith, love, and kindness will forever remain in our hearts.

Surviving are: her husband, Larry; children, Cory Arndt of Holt, Heidi (Kevin) Flowers of Virginia, Shannon (Eric) Semmler of Grass Lake and Carl (Hope) Arndt of Lansing; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Art Sholtey; sister-in-law, Nanette Cecil, and special friends, Harry Brandt, Joseph Alonso and Nigel Greig.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Eleanor Cecil; brother, Dennis Cecil; and sister, Linda Sholtey. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.