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Featured Tributes
Through the years, the Community Foundation has been fortunate to receive the support and friendship of numerous local citizens. We are honored to recognize these colleagues and acknowledge their roles within our organization. The following tributes have appeared on our welcome page in recent months.
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Daryl Thompson, a longtime teacher and administrator, has been honored through a scholarship fund. Read More
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A bequest from the estate of Albert Medernach provides scholarships to local students. Learn More
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Karen Roots Helm created a scholarship fund in honor of her family, including parents Edward and Ethel Roots. Read More
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James and Clarice Toynton created a scholarship fund for graduates of West Aurora High School. Learn More
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Genevieve and Edward Jungels created a scholarship fund for students of veterinary medicine. Read More
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Robert W. Mitchler, retired Illinois State Senator, died on April 19, 2012. Learn More
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Mary Hogan Bencini, a longtime educator at Western Avenue Elementary School in Geneva, passed away on April 7, 2012. Read More
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John E. Meyer is remembered through a charitable fund created in his name. Learn More
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Pauline B. Davidson, a longtime supporter of the Community Foundation, passed away on March 1, 2012. Read More
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Janet Kircher Isler, a longtime educator for West Aurora School District 129, passed away on December 6, 2010. Learn More
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Urban Hipp, an Aurora business leader, passed away on September 4, 2011. Read More
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Genevieve and Dale Berg are honored through a scholarship fund created to benefit graduates of East or West Aurora High School. Read More
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Lois A. Nelson, who passed away on June 28, 2011, has been honored through a scholarship fund. Learn More
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Rebecca A. “Becky” Thompson, daughter of well-known community leaders Bill and Mary Richards, passed away on July 3, 2011. Read More
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The family and friends of Mary Jayne Pooley created a fund in her name at the time of her passing. Learn More
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Ben Horonzy is remembered through a scholarship fund created in his name. Read More
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West Aurora School District 129 honors retiring choral director, Meg Papadolias. Learn More
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Viola L. Worland, a lifelong Aurora resident, passed away on February 18, 2011. Read More
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Eleanor C. Main, a longtime educator for West Aurora School District 129, passed away on February 10, 2011. Learn More
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George and Cora Webster have created a scholarship fund to assist African- American students. Read More
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Bella Zidell, a longtime educator for West Aurora School District 129, passed away on January 11, 2011. Learn More
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John V. Winkle, a local businessman, passed away on March 21, 2010. Read More
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Lucille R. Halfvarson, a musician, teacher and dedicated community leader for the arts, passed away on November 8, 2010. Learn More
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Lt. Randall R. Kramp, a lifelong Auroran and firefighter with the Aurora Fire Department, passed away on June 19, 2010. Read More
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Robin Hodgson, a member of the Community Foundation Scholarship Committee, passed away on September 30, 2010. Learn More
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Judy Whinfrey (1949-2010), a well-known civic leader in the Fox Valley Area, is being honored through a scholarship fund created in her name. Read More
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Gerald and Barbara Morrow have created an unrestricted charitable fund to assist non-profit organizations. Learn More
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A bequest from the estate of Shirley Miller Hurd provides scholarships to local students. Read More
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Marie Wilkinson, a well-known human rights advocate and community leader, passed away on August 12, 2010. Learn More
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William M. "Bill" Sweeney, a resident of Sugar Grove, Illinois, passed away on Friday June 4, 2010. Learn More
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Edna M. Rollins, a lifelong local resident, passed away on May 25, 2010. Read More
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Mary J. Gehring, a former resident of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on May 3, 2010. Read More
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Alice C. Schuler, a life member of the Community Foundation, passed away on April 23, 2010. Learn More
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Margaret June Lamoreaux, a dedicated community volunteer, passed away on April 4, 2010. Learn More
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Edward E. Doebert , a longtime educator for Hinsdale School District 181, passed away on June 26, 2009. Read More
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Gerald E. Hart, Jr. , a dedicated science teacher at Waldo Middle School, passed away on June 7, 1994. Read More
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Lance Corporal Hector Ramos passed away on January 26, 2005 while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Read More
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Warren J. Eggers, an active civic leader in the Aurora area, passed away on February 15, 2010. Learn More
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Kenneth F. Lindgren, a longtime supporter of the Community Foundation, passed away on December 12, 2009. Read More
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G. William Richards, a prominent Aurora attorney and friend of the Community Foundation, passed away on November 23, 2009. Learn More
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The Don and Shirley Hartlaub Memorial Endowment Fund was created by the children of Donald G. and Shirley W. Hartlaub to honor the lives of their parents. Read More
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The Arnold E. and Donna Lies Family Endowment Fund was established to provide support for the charitable needs of the Aurora community. Learn More
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Ralph C. Putnam, Jr., a former administrator of the Community Foundation, passed away on September 9, 2009. Read More
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William C. Deisher, Sr., a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on June 4, 2009. Read More
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The Marguerite E. Miller Education Foundation was created to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman who touched the lives of many. Learn More
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The Tom and Mary Jo’s Bowl of Soup Advisory Fund was created by David and Midge Schafer as a memorial to their parents, Thomas and Mary Jo Gray Angott. Read More
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Anne S. Goldsmith, a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on May 1, 2009. Read More
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Ruby M. Frank, our former chairman of the board, passed away on April 10, 2009. Read More
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Our sincere thanks to Senator Chris Lauzen for his willingness to co-sponsor a bill for the benefit of community foundations. Learn More
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Zalmon Goldsmith, Aurora attorney and friend of the Community Foundation, leaves extraordinary legacy to his community. Read More
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Robert Jeffery “Jeff” Rogerson, North Aurora civic leader, is remembered for his volunteer commitment to the Boy Scouts. Learn More
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Janette Karnoscak, beloved associate of West Aurora School District 129, is remembered through a scholarship fund created in her name. Read More
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Richard J. Dorsey, former principal and basketball coach, has been honored with a charitable fund that serves the educational needs and sports activities at West Aurora High School. Learn More
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Irene Goldman, a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on August 15, 2008. Read More
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Daniel J. Ruddy, a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on August 14, 2008. Learn More
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Dr. Howard E. Gillette, a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on July 9, 2008. Read More
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