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Evelyn Rackmyer celebrates 104 years, active life

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Jennings Terrace resident, Evelyn Rackmyer, celebrated her 104th birthday January 3. A remarkable woman with a zest for life, Rackmyer has lived through more than a century of incredible change and continues to inspire those around her. Born in Richmond, Ill., January 1, 1921, Rackmyer has led a full and...

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Women Marines’ military service hold highlights

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The Illinois Branch of the Women Marines Association (IL-2) celebrated the 100th Birthday of WWII Woman Marine Helen Ehlers on September 9th. Marine Ehlers, who resides in Wheaton, installed instrument panels for the planes flown in WWII. Helen Ehlers was born on September 9, 1923 in Cicero, IL. She had...

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100th birthday for Aurora’s Lettie Baker

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It was a special celebration in Aurora for a budding centenarian! Lettie Baker turned 100 years old September 9! Born September 9, 1923, in Tennessee, Lettie moved to Aurora 70 years ago. Her children, niece, and approximately two dozen friends at The Pearl of Orchard Valley, gathered to celebrate her...

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Aurora Birthdays: 1 and 100 Sept. 14

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Aurora’s unique cross-generation birthday celebration returns after a multi-year hiatus. The City of Aurora government is celebrating our golden elders and some the youngest residents simultaneously at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The one and 100 birthday celebration will bring...

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Reader’s Commentary: Special salute for special 100-year-old Ray Moore

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By Karen Nielsen Lorence It was many years ago that we met Ray Moore working out at the Prisco Center. He was a regular and a charming one at that! The intriguing thing is that Ray had a history that included World War II and I couldn’t get enough of...

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Ray Moore joins Centenarian Club

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It was not just Super Bowl Sunday, it was the day World War II veteran Ray Moore joined the Centenarian Club, and received his own holiday in Aurora. Born February 12, 1923, in Aurora, Ray Moore celebrated his milestone 100th birthday with family, friends, and fans. Aurora mayor Richard Irvin...

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Sidney Tice, 100 years old, handles the coin toss at the Aurora University-Wisconsin Lutheran College football game

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Sidney Tice, 100, of Garden Grove, Calif., a 1947 Aurora College alum, handles the coin toss at the Aurora University-Wisconsin Lutheran College football game at Vago Field Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Longtime Wheaton resident celebrates 101st birthday

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By Al Benson Wearing a “101” tiara and sash labeled “101 AND FABULOUS,” longtime Wheaton resident Phyllis Virginia Jones celebrated her 101st birthday Tuesday, March 29. Jones’ party was held on her birthday at Asbury Gardens senior living facility in North Aurora, with nine family and friends attending from four...

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