Nancy M. Silvestri Arndt Obituary (1930

TOLUCA- Nancy Silvestri Arndt, 95, of Toluca IL passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. Cremation rites have been accorded. Her memorial Mass will be on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church in Toluca with Franciscan Friars officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at the church. Inurnment will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, in Toluca at a later date. Nancy was born to the late Eva (Grotti) and John Boresi at St. Mary’s Hospital in Streator, IL on August 9, 1930. Nancy was a devoted daughter who loved and supported her parents throughout her life. A life-long Toluca resident, she attended St. Ann’s Parochial School and graduated from Toluca High School, where she was a cheerleader. For her whole life Nancy was an active and contributing member of the Toluca community and a devoted member of St. Ann’s Church. Upon graduation from high school Nancy worked at Foster’s Drug Store, where she met her husband, Manfredo “Fritz” Silvestri. Every day after work Fritz would stop by and order an ice cream cone. On Valentine’s Day 1950 Fritz proposed and they were married in St. Ann’s Church on November 25, 1950. Nancy and Fritz had four daughters. After nineteen years of marriage Fritz passed away too soon, leaving Nancy with a young family to raise and the need to find a job. Nancy went back to Foster’s Drug Store for a short time and then moved to an administrative position in Dr. Robert Farner’s office. She worked there for twenty-five years until she retired. On July 23, 1982, Nancy married Donald “Dutch” Arndt and added five children to the family. Nancy and Dutch enjoyed many wonderful years together before he passed in 1998. They enjoyed Cubs baseball, dancing, bowling and traveling to spend time with their children and grandchildren. Surviving are children Janet Silvestri, Joanne Silvestri, Lori Silvestri, Barbara Silvestri, Mike Arndt (Jo), Geoff Arndt, Nancy Umphress (Don), Ken Arndt (Cynthia). Grandchildren Mike (Kim), Brian, Jeremy (Kaci) Arndt, Teresa French, Rebecca (Sabrina) Rowell, David Arndt, Eva (Mike) Cummings, Jessica (Kurtis) Shimek, Nicki (Gary) Arndt, Ed (Christie) and Kate Stromberg and many loving great grandchildren Preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Ed Stromberg, stepson Greg Arndt, brother Art Boresi, niece Jennifer Hill, nephew Richard Bartolomea, brothers-in-law Anthony Silvestri and Jim Bartolomea, sisters-in-law Elizabeth Bartolomea and Jean Boresi, infant sisters Lucille and Barbara Boresi. Nancy was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, loyal friend and devout Catholic. She was a person of deep faith which served her well throughout her life. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, attending many games at Wrigley Field. If there was a Cubs game on you can be sure that Nancy would be watching. In addition to her love of baseball, Nancy enjoyed so many things and had so many interests; theater, movies, books, music, Wordle, bridge, sports, puzzles, scratchies, lottery, Jeopardy, nature, plants, humming birds, Facebook, her iPhone and an occasional Manhattan with friends. She loved to travel, especially to visit her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy remained curious about everything, allowing her to grow and learn something new every day. Nancy was much loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. Toluca will not be the same without her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Building Fund, 207 W. 3rd St., Wenona, IL 61377, Eastern Marshall County EMS, 210 N. Chestnut St, Wenona, IL61377 or Toluca-Rutland Fire Protection District, 322 West Railroad Ave., Toluca, IL 61369. Calvert and Johnson Memorial Home in Toluca is in charge of arrangements.