Auroran celebrates 103rd birthday
Lettie Baker blows out the candles on her birthday cake to celebrate 103 years, surround by friends, family, and staff members at The Pearl of Orchard Valley, and Aurora government representatives recently.
Celebrating Jennie’s 103 years of stories, lifetime of reading
A roller skater, inspector at General Electric, talented seamstress, Cubs fan—and our favorite of all, an avid reader, Jennie Colosi, has lived a remarkable life. This past week, the Aurora Public Library District was honored to help make her milestone even brighter as she celebrated her 103rd birthday. Friends and
Resident at Plum Landing in Aurora turns 103 years
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 Resident celebrates 101st birthday
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
Aurora’s Amy Lou turns 102
“Amy Lou turns 102” were the words on a decorated sign to mark the special occasion, Tuesday, March 19.
Aurora Birthdays: 1 and 100 Sept. 14
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
100th birthday salute to Edward Bye in Villa Park
The 100th birthday salute to Edward Bye in Villa Park, a proud member of the U.S Coast Guard, drew a crowd.
World War II Navy Veteran Norman Rebenstorf celebrates his 99th
He’s part of America’s greatest generation, June 11, this Aurora veteran enjoyed a great birthday celebration. World War II Navy Veteran Norman Rebenstorf was honored for his 99th birthday with a mini-parade in front of his residential nursing home on Aurora’s West Side.
Longtime Wheaton resident celebrates 101st birthday
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
Stephanie Kifowit fundraiser Nov. 9 in Lombard
Friends of Stephanie Kifowit Committee is holding a fundraiser to support Stephanie Kifowit, current representative of the 84th IL House district. Kifowit will turn 50 this month, and the committee will be host to a fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the Capital Grille, 87
Cheers to 95 years for Dick Miller
Dick Miller of Aurora is captured sharing a rest place with a painted Batavia Bulldog recently.
100th birthday celebration for Phyllis Benson
Sandwich resident Phyllis Benson, seated, celebrates her 100th birthday Sunday, May 16.
Parade for Johnny Kee’s 100th birthday
World War II Army Purple Heart veteran, Johnny Kee, will be honored on his 100th birthday with a drive-by parade Saturday, Nov. 21. Staging will begin at noon at Tiger Athletic Club, 1040 6th Avenue, Aurora. The parade will start at 1 p.m. and drive by Sunnymere in Aurora. Please
A 93rd birthday salute for Ron Woodward
Ron Woodward waves to the passing procession on his 93rd birthday Friday in Aurora.
Surprise 96th birthday wishes for WWII veteran Alvin Skyles
World War II veteran Alvin Skyles receives 96th birthday wishes from Aurora Police, members of Montgomery Memorial Post 7452 VFW, family, and friends, Friday, July 24 at Jennings Terrace in Aurora. Skyles was drafted in the U.S. Navy two weeks before his high school graduation. He served on the USS