Jennie Colosi turned 103 years June 6, and Plum Landing honored the milestone with a heartfelt celebration June 5. The Aurora Public Library surprised her with a gift basket and brought their mascot Rory to join the festivities, while guests enjoyed teacup bouquets with bookmark centerpieces—an ode to Jennie’s love
Aurora mayor John Laesch visited the home of longtime Aurora resident Jessie Rangel Bourge, who celebrated her 101st birthday December 25. Bourge was born and raised in Aurora, before getting married at the age of 21 and moving to Mexico. Following a 20-year stint in Mexico, Bourge moved back to
St. Charles mayor Clint Hull, right, had the pleasure of visiting Irene Helen Schneider Koch to celebrate her 100th birthday.
With a tiara and “100 and FABULOUS” sash, Marlis Hutchinson celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday, July 13. With live music, food, and lots of friends and relatives, the party took place at her current residence, Millstone Monarch Landing in Naperville. Hutchinson is a former longtime Auroran. She was active in
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
“Amy Lou turns 102” were the words on a decorated sign to mark the special occasion, Tuesday, March 19.
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
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
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
Lifelong Auroran, Clarina Warren, celebrates her 100th birthday with family, friends, and community supporters.
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
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
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.
The 100th birthday salute to Edward Bye in Villa Park, a proud member of the U.S Coast Guard, drew a crowd.
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
Johnny Kee, a World War II veteran Purple Heart recipient, celebrates his 100th birthday Saturday
