Tag: Obituary

Donna M. Crane, 91, of Aurora, died peacefully Saturday, March 23

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...

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Charles “Charlie” E. Day, Jr, 91, of Montgomery, passed away Sunday, May 21st, 2023.

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....

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In Memoriam: Nancy Hopp

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...

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Nancy Hopp Obituary

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....

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Deacon Bruce Watermann, 72

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...

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The late Ronald F. DeSanto will be missed

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...

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Aurora’s Bob O’Connor remembered

The Aurora community mourns the passing of longtime alderman and the 58th mayor of Aurora, Robert J. O’Connor. Robert James O’Connor (Bob) died away at home September 15, 2022. “Aurora has lost one of its most dedicated public servants,” said Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin. “With a heavy heart, we...

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Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Associate Judge William J. Parkhurst Remembered for Radiating Kindness And Positivity

It is with extreme sadness that Chief Judge Clint Hull of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit announced the passing of Associate Judge William J. Parkhurst August 26, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Judge Parkhurst was appointed Associate Judge for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in 2012. His distinguished judicial career...

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Roald Berg, former Aurora College teacher, coach, dies at 87

Roald Berg of Aurora, a 1956 Aurora College graduate, returned to his alma mater to teach mathematics and coach men’s basketball. He died recently. He was 87. Teri Tomaszkiewicz, Aurora University senior vice president for alumni relations and career services, issued the following statement Monday, Feb. 28: “A lifelong Aurora...

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Clyde Galow, 93

A long-time Auroran, former South Elgin pastor and missionary to Africa has died. Reverend Clyde Galow passed away November 13. He was 93. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the former Fourth Street United Methodist (UMC) Church, 551 S. 4th Street...

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Reader’s Commentary: Son’s memoriam to Robert R. Moga

By Steven MogaAurora, Ill. Sooner or later, our bodies betray us all. We never know when we will take our last breaths. For my father Robert R. Moga, that moment came on the morning of September 16, almost four weeks after suffering a heart attack. In 89-plus years he lived...

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Roberta Alta “Bertie” Sharp, 79, of Newark, passed away December 2, 2019.

Roberta Alta “Bertie” Sharp, age 79, of Newark, IL passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. She was born on July 8, 1940 in Glezen (AKA Hosmer) in Pike County, IN the daughter of Cleneath (Song) and Gladys (Smith) Brock. Bertie went to school...

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The late Harvey Sterkel, legendary Aurora Sealmaster fastpitch softball pitcher

Harvey Sterkel of Aurora was a National figure in fastpitch circles from the time he arrive in Aurora from the Denver, Colo. area in the 1950s. He was the lead pitcher when the Aurora Sealmasters won the World Tournament championship in 1959, the same September that the Chicago White Sox...

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Mary Ann Ackley

Mary Ann Ackley, 66, of Aurora, IL passed away on July 5, 2016. She was born January 30, 1950 in Sandwich, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Frances (McInturf) Klatt. She married George Ackley on December 13, 1969. She was formerly employed at Associate of Individual Development – Keeler Center...

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