William C. Deisher, Sr., a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on June 4, 2009. Read More… Read more…
Tributes & Memorials - Page 14 of 15
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…
In Memorium: Robert Jeffrey “Jeff” Rogerson
Robert Jeffery “Jeff” Rogerson of North Aurora passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009. Mr. Rogerson was born December 30, 1926 in Oswego and was a graduate of Oswego High School. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he began a thirty-six year career with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company. His family requested… Read more…
In Memorium: Janette Karnoscak
Janette Karnoscak (1951-2009), beloved associate of West Aurora School District 129, is remembered through a scholarship fund created in her name. Janette Karnoscak was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois and Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Heights, Illinois. Mrs. Karnoscak received a degree in… Read more…
In Memorium: Thomas and Mary Jo Gray Angott
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…
In Memorium: Richard J. Dorsey
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. Richard Dorsey (1922-2008) passed away on November 11, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer. Learn More… Read more…
In Memorium: Irene Goldman
Irene Goldman, a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on August 15, 2008. Irene Goldman (1919-2008) served as a director of the Community Foundation from 1985 to 1995. She lived her entire life in Aurora until moving to Chicago with her husband in the 1990’s. Read More… Read more…
