By Dr. Glenn Mollette I was in the third grade when my teacher announced that president John F. Kennedy had been shot. I was in the parking lot of an auto parts store in Englewood, Ohio when I heard on the radio that Elvis had died. I will always remember
Reverend Kenny Latimore, 67, of Garner, N.C., former pastor of the Aurora Advent Christian Church, died Saturday, July 11, in Garner. Pastor Latimore served in Aurora for about 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Kim, and sons Kelly and Keith. He passed on due to a glioblastoma tumor. —Al Benson
Judy Kay Albright (LaVoy), age 69, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and love for her family. Judy was born on August 24, 1956, in Aurora, Illinois, and spent much of her growing up years in the
Daniel P. Schultz, age 79, passed away at his home in Centralia, IL on Wednesday, November 19th. He was born in Aurora, IL on August 19th, 1946, the first son of Paul and Katherine Schultz. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering for Daniel: January 25th from 1-5 pm
By Hannah Meisel& Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Jim Edgar, Illinois’ 38th governor who served from 1991 to 1999, died Sunday after disclosing an aggressive cancer diagnosis earlier this year. He was 79. Though he’d been out of power for 26 years — more time than the two decades he spent
Join us for an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 on the patio of La Quinta de los Reyas, 36 E. New York Street in downtown Aurora.
His name has been known to many throughout the area, specifically in and around Sandwich, Yorkville and his native Plano. His distinctive deep voice probably even more so. Jim “Teck” Teckenbrock, the iconic voice of local sports coverage on WSPY radio over the last three decades, passed away on June
With great sadness, the family of Carter L. Crane, 81, of Aurora, Illinois, announce his passing on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, after a brief struggle with health issues. Born on December 20, 1943, in Harvard, Illinois, to Lowry and Lucia Crane, Carter spent his formative years in Chicago. From a
Patrick Dean McGhee was born on June 24th, 1966: he suddenly transitioned onto glory on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024. Patrick was the 4th child out of 6 born to Sam and Elizabeth McGhee in Aurora, Illinois. At one point in his childhood, Patrick was a member of The Starlight Band
Cindy Sellen of Montgomery looked forward to January 2024. After a lifetime of giving to others, including years of working at jobs that expected giving, Cindy was finally going to retire. Probation officer, junior high teacher, Catholic Charities facilitator; Cindy was always there for others. She planned on a very
Donna M. Crane, 91, of Aurora, died peacefully Saturday, March 23 at her home, surrounded by loving family members. Her memorial service will be Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m., at Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster Street, Batavia, Ill., following a visitation at 1 p.m.. Donna is survived by
Vernon LaVia 1963-2023 The late man about town in Aurora, in many ways, and family man strictly, died Sunday, Sept. 17.
She made history when she was elected in 1991 to the Aurora City Council and continued to blaze a trail of unparalleled leadership, service, and advocacy, for the next three decades. A trailblazing public servant whose name is synonymous with Aurora, Ward 7 alderwoman, Scheketa Hart-Burns, was the first African
He was born March 15, 1932 in Aurora, IL, son of the late Charles and Eldora (McConkie) Day. Charlie was a member of New England Congregational Church of Aurora. He graduated in 1953 from the New Mexico Military Institute. Charlie spent his career at the family insurance agency, Chas. E.
A touchstone of the arts in Aurora, Nancy Smith Hopp left us March 23, 2023 with the same unassuming grace she showed in all she did in Aurora. And, she did a great amount. As a historian, biographer, connoisseur of art and architecture, philanthropist, executive, trustee, conservationist, gardener, mentor, and
Nancy (Smith) Hopp, 79, of Aurora, passed away March 23, 2023. She was born on November 1, 1943 in Aurora, Illinois to the late Dudley and Margaret (McWethy) Smith. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. at New England Congregational Church, 406 W.
James (Jim) T. Kelly, Sr., Marmion Academy’s founding swim and diving coach and former faculty member, died February 17, in Leesburg, Fla. at age 83. Kelly is fondly remembered for his 35 years of dedication to Marmion Academy (1966-2001) in Aurora. In addition to being the founding swim and diving
We sadly announce the passing of a longtime stalwart leader in our Aurora community. Deacon Bruce Watermann, 72, died unexpectedly earlier this week. Affectionately known as Deacon Bruce, he served Aurora’s Catholic community for more than 40 years, of which 20 of those years were at St. Therese from 1999
During this week, as National Mentoring Month there is a transition into Black History Month, one of Aurora’s leading black trailblazers and foremost mentors made his transition, as well. Civic icon Fred Rodgers died last weekend, and multiple generations of Auroran expressed condolences through social media once the news was
Good family advice for serious, positive, persons is that we should seek to brighten the day of our heroes who protect us every day. Even a cup of coffee and a bagel would make them feel appreciated. Those involved in cheerful displays will miss Ronald F. DeSanto who passed away
