The West Aurora Class of 1958 Fund was created to support special programs and projects at West Aurora High School in the name of the Class of 1958.
In 2008, the group commissioned a bronze sculpture of the authentic Chief Blackhawk to be placed in the West Aurora High School foyer.
Chief Blackhawk has been the mascot of West High since 1936.
This fund also has been created as a meaningful way to honor the lives of the members of the Class of 1958 who are deceased. Following are the names of these classmates and the dates of their passing.
In Memoriam… We will always remember those who have gone.
Karen Root Larkin-Johnson 10/11/23
Sandra (Thomas) Gerber 7/26/23
Sandra Nary 4/23/23
Dennis Freyling 3/17/23
Patricia Simpson 2/21/23
Robert Grivetti 11/19/22
Sharon Fuller 11/6/22
Sue Glassgold 6/27/22
John Shafer 3/25/22
Ruth (Hattersley) Kramer 3/16/2022
Gerald Bean 1/03/22
Duane Darnell 9/30/21
Barbara Hipp Fiore 8/30/21
Carmen Anderson Brunner 5/13/21
Don Wollenweber 11/9/20
Pat Williams Van Pelt 10/28/20
Sandra Albright Walter 8/20/20
Jeanette (Hattner) Olsen 2020
Henry Wade 12/7/19
Shirley Dimon Richards 11/17/19
Philip Johnson 11/2/19
Patricia (Grover) Pape 6/2/19
Terry Simpson 4/22/19
Dallas Miller 4/1/19
Gary Hattersley 3/2019
Jerry Dobyns 3/12/19
Jaxine Fisher Hudson 1/16/19
Robert Kinzer 4/4/18
Jerry Philips 10/21/17
Bill Barr 10/16/17
Richard Head 9/3/17
Tom Reeves 9/3/17
Richard Allen
2/22/17
William Stevens 2/11/17
John Rossman 8/21/16
Jack Geers 5/12/16
Michael Imthurn 9/24/15
Charles Roof 6/15/14
Carolyn Kimbro Whitehead 3/3/14
Doris (Mittlesteadt) Dewey 10/13/13
Les Brown 6/6/13
Barbara (Giles) Newton 5/5/12
James Robertson 3/5/12
David E. Johnson 12/29/10
Ronald F. Hodges 4/5/10
Kathy (Freiwald) Moberly 2/26/10
Richard E. Culver 2/9/10
Kenneth F. Lindgren 12/12/09
Ronald G. Stiegleiter 10/26/09
Lambert (John) Carl 9/17/09
Terry A. Stephens 3/28/09
Thomas J. Mayr 2/21/09
Virginia Mae (Windett) Potter 5/5/08
James O. Gillette 3/9/08
Judy J. (Hayes) Knapp 5/15/06
Dean M. Wade 12/21/05
John G. Goodfellow 11/6/05
Walter Lee Lewis 11/4/05
James E. Worley 9/16/05
Howard R. Erickson 5/4/05
Ronald R. Cottingham 3/24/05
Ronald E. Larson 12/14/04
William F. Whitson 7/26/04
Janet I. Raymond 9/26/03
Joel W. Stahl 9/16/02
Wilbert M. Imthurn 8/2/02
Linda Sue Hanson 11/2/01
Robert J. Hall 8/7/01
John M. Doyle 5/2/00
Dale M. Sherwin 11/9/99
Patrick E. Flynn 7/9/98
Richard B. Travis 9/5/97
Devona N. (Ochsenschlager) James 3/17/96
Sharon K. (Powelson) Braun 11/28/95
Judy Ann (Gaden) Barr 9/19/94
Raymond F. Hounshell 2/16/92
James Walter Gibson 12/12/89
George E. Black 3/12/85
Karen B. (Hoel) Peterkin 1/6/85
James Russell Edwards 8/9/83
Julia Ann (McClure) Chreist 4/81
Charles C. Brown 5/10/80
Judy (King) Mors 12/14/77
George M. Little 8/22/75
Judy Brauer 2/19/71
Marianne (Reichenbacher) Wingate 3/69
Judy (Reed) Glover 8/19/68
Caryl L. (Eriksen) Molnar 5/16/67
Kermit C. Beck 7/19/59
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
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
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
There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.
Marianne Renner
Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach
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