Arde died in November, 2021 at the age of 79. She was married for 55 years to late husband, Marv. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Arde was a member of the reunion committee that organized the Senn class of 1960 50th and 55th reunions. Arde and Marv ran a business in Glenview until they retired. They spent their last years living in California. Arde was known for her sense of humor, her enthusiasm for having fun, her devotion to her children and multitude of friends - and for her love of mahjong.