Marcelino Arreola

   Marcelino Arreola, 72, of Rochelle, Illinois, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 in Sterling, Illinois. Marcelino was born June 2nd, 1952, in Chehuayo, Michoacan, he is the son of Felix and Eucebia (Espinoza Rocha) Arreola Garcia. Marcelino married Margarita Garcia Arenas on December 29, 1980, in Dekalb, Illinois.

   Marcelino worked hard labor in steel plants up until January 2025. His love for his family, his wife’s cooking, his work ethic, love for music and karaoke, his generosity, and his Dad jokes will be held in our hearts as we celebrate his legacy. Marcelino accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, he was a member of City of God.

   Marcelino is survived by his wife, Margarita Arreola, his daughter, Alexandra Caldwell, his son,Ramses (Julianna) Arreola, his daughter, Megan Arreola, grandchildren, Selznick (Suly) Garcia, Kareise Caldwell, Sonrisa Coronado, Xavier Arreola, Josué Arreola, Emmanuel Arreola, Danzig Lenker, Osiris Lenker, Nazeria Dean, Elias Dean, Isaiah Dean, and great-grandchildren, Vercelli Garcia, Venni Garcia, and Aura Lenker. Marcelino was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, his brothers José Arreola Espinoza and Prudencio Arreola Espinoza, and his sister, Maria DeJesus Arreola Espinoza.

   Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a Celebration of Life at City of God at a laterdate. *In lieu of flowers, please reach out to your loved ones and let them know you love them*

Things that We Can do

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

We can hold onto the faith that sustains us

We can know that we will see each other again walking along the streets of gold

We can have peace that there is eternal life in Christ

We can laugh and cry but never say goodbye, just see you later, for our God is greater

We can hold onto the memories we made together, knowing that they indeed last forever