G. William Richards, a prominent Aurora attorney and friend of the Community Foundation, passed away on November 23, 2009. G. William Richards (1933-2009) was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Illinois. He was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1957. Mr. Richards was a magistrate for the City… Read more…
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In Tribute: Don and Shirley Hartlaub
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… Read more…
In Tribute: Arnold E. & Donna Lies Family Endowment Fund
The Arnold E. and Donna Lies Family Endowment Fund was established to provide support for the charitable needs of the Aurora community. Arnold Lies is a lifelong resident of Aurora. He attended St. Therese Grade School, Marmion Academy and Marquette University. Donna Lies is a graduate of Holy Angels Grade School and West Aurora High… Read more…
In Memorium: Ralph C. Putnam
Ralph C. Putnam, Jr., a former administrator of the Community Foundation, passed away on September 9, 2009. Mr. Putnam (1915-2009) served from 1962-1990 on our board of directors and was administrator from 1962-1982. Read More… Read more…
In Memorium: Marguerite E. Miller
The Marguerite E. Miller Education Foundation was created to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman who touched the lives of many. Learn More… Read more…
In Memorium: William C. Deisher, Sr.
William C. Deisher, Sr., a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on June 4, 2009. Read More… Read more…
In Memorium: Anne S. Goldsmith
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Anne S. Goldsmith. Mrs. Goldsmith, who died on May 1, 2009, had been a director of the Community Foundation since 2000. Born in Chicago, she moved to the Aurora community after her marriage to Aurora Attorney Zalmon Goldsmith (1915-2009). Throughout her lifetime,… Read more…
In Memorium: Ruby M. Frank
Ruby M. Frank (1920-2009), our former chairman of the board, passed away on April 10, 2009. Mrs. Frank was born in McClusky, North Dakota. She attended Mankato College in Minnesota. In 1953, Mrs. Frank moved to St. Charles, Illinois with her husband, Bob, whom she married in 1944. In 1957, she founded Frank's Employment in St. Charles. She… Read more…
In Tribute: Senator Chris Lauzen
Senator Chris Lauzen accepted our request to co-sponsor a bill in the Illinois Senate which would have provided an income tax credit to taxpayers who contribute to a permanent endowment fund within a community foundation. Called Endow Illinois Tax Credit Act, this law was designed to encourage contributions to charitable funds that serve the needs of local… Read more…
In Memorium: Zalmon Goldsmith
Zalmon Goldsmith (1915-2009), Aurora attorney and friend of the Community Foundation, leaves extraordinary legacy to his community. Mr. Goldsmith, 94, of Aurora passed away on Sunday March 8, 2009 at his home. He was born February 5, 1915 in Aurora, the son of the late Jacob and Pearl (Rossman) Goldsmith. Mr. Goldsmith was a lifelong… Read more…