Donald J. Soden

DONALD J. SODEN, 81, of Maumelle, entered eternal life on April 4, 2017. He was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., to Edmund and Julia Soden. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Geraldine Chesloe (the late Charles). Don is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Barbara (Hanselman), brother-in-law Thomas Hanselman (Jeanie), six nieces and nephews, and their children. He lived in Morton Grove, Ill., and Las Cruces, N.M. and moved to Maumelle in 2003. A bright light went out with him. A private memorial service will be held in Chicago. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.