Paul M. O'Loughlin passed away on March 6, 2025. Memorial contributions in his name will be placed in the Holy Angels Food Pantry fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. —… Read more…
Tributes & Memorials
In Memoriam: Sharon Herr Lohm
Sharon Herr Lohm passed away on February 12, 2025. Memorial contributions in her name will be placed in the For Scout Foundation fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: Sharon Herr Lohm, a ballerina, an artist, an animal lover, a pacifist, and a Buddhist born on March 29, 1943, passed away on Wednesday, February 12… Read more…
In Memoriam: Betty Irene Brownson
From the obituary: Betty Irene Brownson: August 31, 1929- October 19,2024 Betty Irene Brownson of Aurora, IL and Naples Florida passed away peacefully on October 19,2024 after recently celebrating her 95th birthday. Born on August 31st , in Plattville, IL , the daughter of Frank and Elva Brown. Betty attended Newark High School and went back… Read more…
In Memoriam: David B. Hipp
David B. Hipp passed away on December 19, 2024. Memorial contributions in his name will be placed in the Urban and Margaret Hipp Scholarship Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: David B. Hipp died peacefully on December 19, 2024. Dave was born on September 20, 1939, the son of Margaret and Urban Hipp. He… Read more…
In Memoriam: James Hollis Toynton
James Hollis Toynton passed away on August 10, 2024. Memorial contributions in his name will be placed in the James & Clarice Toynton Scholarship Endowment Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: James Hollis Toynton passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 at the Pearl of Orchard Valley. During his last days he was… Read more…
In Memoriam: Rosemary A. Jordan
Rosemary A. Jordan passed away on July 17, 2024. Memorial contributions in her name will be placed in the Lee W. & Rosemary A. Jordan Scholarship Endowment Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: With profound sadness we announce the passing of Rosemary Ann Jordan, our loving and devoted mother and friend to… Read more…
In Memoriam: Dorothy M. Groom
Dorothy M. Groom passed away on July 6, 2024. Memorial contributions in Dorothy’s name will be placed in the Community Foundation Administrative Endowment Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: Dorothy Groom, 85, of Aurora, IL passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her home. She was born September 3, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois. She… Read more…
In Memoriam: Joy S. Rogerson
Joy S. Rogerson passed away on May 17, 2024. Memorial contributions in Joy's name will be placed in the Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Foundation Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: Joy Sandell Rogerson, 94, formerly of North Aurora, IL died peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Barrington Hospice Center.… Read more…
In Memoriam: Joyce R. Schick
Joyce Ruth Schick passed away on March 22, 2024. Memorial contributions in Joyce’s name will be placed in the Robert “Bob” Schick Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: Joyce Ruth Schick, 93, of Geneva, IL, was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 22, 2024. She was born… Read more…
In Memoriam: John F. McKee, II
Make a Memorial Contribution John McKee was passionate about making a difference in the community and giving back. He was actively involved in many organizations throughout his lifetime, including the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. John was a previous member of the Community Foundation's Board of Directors and served for over 24 years,… Read more…
