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In Memorium: Kenneth F. Lindgren

We are very sad to announce the passing of Kenneth F. Lindgren, a long-time supporter of the Community Foundation.

Mr. Lindgren passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 after succumbing to a courageous battle with cancer.

Ken Lindgren (1940-2009) was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and spent his early years in Glenview, Illinois.

His family moved to Aurora, Illinois in 1949.  He was a 1958 graduate of West Aurora High School and a 1963 graduate of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

In 1967, he joined his father in the company business, DACO Incorporated.  He eventually achieved the position of CEO/President of the company.

Mr. Lindgren served as a board member of the Aurora Family YMCA, Heritage YMCA Group and Old Second National Bank.

He also was a member of the New England Congregational Church in Aurora.

Mr. Lindgren’s wife, Hedy K. Lindgren, is a director of the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley.

The family has requested that memorials be made to the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, New England Congregational Church (www.newenglandchurch.org) or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org).

Contributions to the Community Foundation may be made to the fund of the donor’s choosing.  The following funds reflect Mr. Lindgren’s charitable interests:

Community Foundation Memorial Endowment
New England Congregational Church EndowmentAurora Family YMCA Endowment
Family Counseling Service Endowment

A community foundation is a donor-driven organization that helps donors custom-design funds that reflect their charitable interests. Through the years, grants from these funds have made a significant impact on our local communities.

Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

We chose the Community Foundation because of its reputation. It’s well known, established and we can trust them to do the job for us.

Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

…you can always start small, even $25 can make a difference. Remember we can’t take our money with us. Even if it’s just your gift of time. Volunteer and get involved.

Cris Anderson

Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

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