COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY

FALL/WINTER 2007 • VOL. XXIX, NO. 2

Memorandum is published by DUNHAM FUND CREATES PARTNERSHIP the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, 111 West Downer WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Place, Suite 312, Aurora, , 60506-6106, (630) 896-7800. www.CommunityFoundationFRV.org A New Foundation Upon completion of the program, stu- OHN UNHAM dents will receive nearly a year’s worth J C. D The Community Foundation is a A new private foundation, the Dunham (1910-2006) non-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic Fund, was created in 2006 to serve local of college credit at the time of their high corporation that administers charitable needs. school graduation. individual charitable funds and distributes grants and scholarships The foundation received its funding Dunham Scholarship Fund to benefit the citizens of the greater from the estate of John C. Dunham, who The Community Foundation also is Aurora Area, the Tri-Cities and passed away in April 2006. administering a scholarship fund in the Kendall County. name of John Dunham for the benefit of The new foundation is governed by local students. Officers seven local civic leaders who devote Ralph D. Voris, Chairman their expertise to ensuring the continua- Up to $100,000 in total scholarships will Sharon Stredde, President & CEO tion of Mr. Dunham’s impressive philan- be available to the graduating class of Robert P. Hubbard, Vice-Chairman thropic legacy. 2008. Sharon Stredde,* Corporate Secretary Roger O. Anderson, Treasurer Since its inception, over $2.5 million has Eligibility for these awards is restricted been awarded in his name to numerous to students residing within the Dunham Directors charitable projects. Fund service area and graduating from a † Thomas S. Alexander high school within that area. “As for me and my house, we will Roger O. Anderson * Two of those grants are being adminis- serve the Lord.” This verse from scrip- Daniel Barreiro tered by the Community Foundation of The Dunham Fund service area is ture was inscribed in the house of † Hilary K. Brennan * the Fox River Valley. bounded on the north by Route 38, on Thomas and Rosetta Dunham, parents Robert E. Brent the south by Route 34, on the east by Warren F. Cannon Early College Academy Fund of John C. Dunham. John Dunham Route 59 and on the west by Route 47. patterned his life after this Biblical Patricia Fabian The first grant created the Waubonsee Marilyn A. Foote teaching through his words and Community College Dunham Early Applicants must be able to demonstrate † F. James Garbe a history of leadership and community deeds. Anne S. Goldsmith College Academy Fund. service. Mr. Dunham was born in New Jersey. Peter H. Henning The $1 million grant supports a dual Robert P. Hubbard * He attended West Aurora High enrollment program at Waubonsee Students who have overcome personal † Darrell L. Jordan * School, North Central College and Community College for 11th grade stu- obstacles in order to achieve their edu- Hedy K. Lindgren Babson College. In 1931, he joined dents attending East or West Aurora cational goals will be given additional V. Gregory McKnight Equipto, the Aurora-based company High School. consideration. Frank R. Miller founded by his father. John Dunham Katherine Navota Applications for these scholarships will Robert J. O’Connor Students chosen for the program attend achieved the office of president and Neal Ormond III * Waubonsee Community College every be available at the eligible high schools chairman of the board. He retired Gerald Palmer afternoon to take classes and confer by mid-December 2007. in 1994. Thomas R. Russe with tutors. These scholarships will be a part of the Mac Salazar * During his lifetime, Mr. Dunham was Edward H. Schmitt, Jr. The program is intended to immerse Community Foundation Scholarship a champion of education and entre- William B. Skoglund * students in the college experience to Program enabling students to complete preneurship. It is in this spirit that the Ralph D. Voris * encourage their future educational one application form for both programs. Dunham Fund was created and will * Executive Committee decisions. be administered. † Past Chairmen

ADVISORS OF THE DUNHAM FUND MISSION OF THE DUNHAM FUND

Stewart A. Beach The Dunham Fund supports organizations that work to Change Service Requested Aurora, Illinois 60506-6106 111 West Downer Place, Suite 312 Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Wendy P. Hirsch make the world a safer and more comfortable place for Ryan J. Maley mankind to live and prosper, giving special consideration to Aurora area organizations engaged in providing education Janet B. Morcos and to organizations engaged in assisting individuals to Michael J. Morcos attain heights they may not have attained without the bene- Mark E. Truemper fit of such assistance. For further information, please con- William B. Skoglund, Chairman tact Hilary Brennan, grants administrator, at (630) 896-7800.

SCHOLARSHIP PROMOTES RESPECT FOR ENVIRONMENT

Ron Yenerich of In the awarding of these scholarships, Ron Yenerich is a graduate of Indiana Oswego created an preference is given to candidates with a University and served as an officer in environmental strong commitment to the preservation the United States Army for five years. scholarship fund to of the environment as evidenced encourage respect through their work-related, volunteer He held human resource management for the world future or other community activities. positions for eleven years at Quaker generations will Oats Company and for twenty-two inherit. Recipients of these awards will be hon- years at the American National Bank & ored at the annual Earth Day Benefit Trust Company of Chicago. Called The Conser- sponsored each April by The Ron Yenerich vation Foundation Conservation Foundation. He now is working with various non- Environmental Scholarship Fund, it pro- profit organizations in the areas of con- Permit No. 273 Aurora, Illinois U.S. POSTAGE vides annual awards to local students In addition, a paid summer internship servation and historic preservation. Non-Profit pursuing careers in natural resource may be available for the recipient at the PAID management (forestry, wildlife manage- Kendall County Forest Preserve, as for- ment, etc.) or other environmentally est preserve district funds permit. related fields of study. 2007 GRANTS

NEW FUNDS CREATED Organization Authorized Purpose

Administer Justice $1,095 Computer Equipment The James H. and Ione P. Fitzgerald Scholarship Endowment Fund was created upon the receipt of Association for Individual Development 5,000 Furnishings for Group Home a bequest from the estates of James and Ione Fitzgerald. The fund provides scholarships for Aurora Public Schools 25,000 Peaceful Schools Program students graduating from high schools located within the City of Aurora. James Fitzgerald (1907-1995) was Batavia RSVP 1,400 Security Boxes born in Oswego. He attained the rank of lieutenant with the Illinois State Police. Later, he served as the James Ione CASA Kane County 8,500 Computer & Other Equipment Fitzgerald Fitzgerald treasurer of Kane County. He was a member of A. F. & A. M. Masonic Lodge #90, Aurora Moose Lodge #400, the Aurora Elks Club, Phoenix Club and the Elburn Lions Club. Ione Fitzgerald Catholic Charities-Aurora 10,000 Telephone System (1914-2006) was born in Chicago. She was a graduate of . From 1939-1944, she was secretary to the director of Mooseheart. She later moved to Elgin The Conservation Foundation 5,000 Office Equipment where she was a buyer for Ackemann’s Department Store. Mrs. Fitzgerald was the president of the Elgin Girl Scouts and a member of the Lady Elks. After the death of their Easter Seals DuPage/Fox Valley 15,000 Therapy Equipment former spouses, James and Ione Fitzgerald were married in 1980. Ecker Center 4,000 Scanning System

The George and Elaine Hettrich Scholarship Endowment Fund Family Counseling Service 10,000 Renovations awards scholarships to students graduating from high schools located in Oswego School District 308. These scholarships support students Family Focus 7,044 Office Equipment pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Nursing and also students studying in a field of their own choosing. George Hettrich is a lifetime resident and Field of Dreams 2,500 Trailer farmer in Oswego Township. After graduation from Oswego High School, he attended Northwestern University and the Chicago Board of Fox Valley Family YMCA 10,000 Equipment for Childhood Center George & Elaine Trade Grain and its Marketing School. Mr. Hettrich was elected and has Hettrich served in several Oswego Township and Kendall County offices. Elaine Hettrich is a graduate of Oswego High School. She received her R.N. Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice 10,000 Office Equipment from Copley Hospital School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts degree from . She was employed by Copley Hospital and later served twenty-five years as a Hesed House 10,000 LIGHT-House Project nurse for the Oswego School District until her retirement in 1994. Mrs. Hettrich is a member of several professional organizations and P.E.O Chapter BT in Aurora. Mr. and Hoofbeats & Heartbeats 930 Community Garden Mrs. Hettrich are members of the Oswego Presbyterian Church. Hope for Tomorrow 5,000 Office Equipment

The John & Peg Nichols Memorial Library Endowment Fund Lazarus House 20,000 Renovations provides annual grants to the Messenger Public Library Foundation. John Nichols (1936-2005) was born in California. As the son of a Lutheran Social Services 5,000 Renovations career U.S. Navy officer, he was living in Hawaii during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. His family later moved to Seattle, Washington where he completed his high school education. Mr. Nichols then Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital 20,000 Construction Expenses enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and was stationed in Morocco. He John & Peg earned degrees in chemistry and geology before settling into a Mid-Valley Neighborhood Association 5,000 Computer Equipment Nichols thirty-year career with the United States Government. Peg Nichols (1942-2006) was a graduate of Fenn College. She pursued graduate Mutual Ground 13,975 Ceiling Fans studies at Kent State and the University of Utah. For many years, Mrs. Nichols was a contributing editor to the Windmill Herald and a trustee of the North Aurora City NAMI 7,000 Office Equipment Council. She was instrumental in establishing the new library in North Aurora. The Nichols are survived by their son, Travis Nichols. Project Mobility 10,000 Van

Quad County Urban League 25,000 Construction Expenses The Calvin and Helen Thelin Fund was established to support community needs focused on education and the arts. Helen Thelin is a graduate of Rutgers University. She received her Master of Arts degree United Way of Central Kane County 750 Computer Equipment from Northwestern University. She has served on the boards of directors of AAUW, Girl Scouts – Fox Valley Council, Retired Senior Visiting Nurse Association 10,000 Construction Expenses Volunteer Program of Batavia and the Batavia Foundation for Excellence in Education. Calvin Thelin is a graduate of Colgate Calvin & Helen University and the Northwestern University School of Law. He Thelin practiced law for over forty years in Aurora. During the Korean War, he was a staff legal officer in the Navy with the 7th and 5th Fleets. Mr. Thelin served on the board of directors of Aurora University and was president of the How Will You Be Remembered? Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce. The Thelins are members of the Batavia Congregational Church. As an estate planner, I have the privi- These endowments provide permanent lege of working with clients who are recognition of each donor and perpet- seeking meaningful ways to ensure ual distributions to The Alexis White Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for ongoing support for their favorite char- his or her desig- graduates of West Aurora High School. Alexis White (1989-2005) was ities. nated charities. born in Aurora. She attended Nicholson Elementary School, Many clients provide bequests for Including a chari- Washington Middle School and West Aurora High School. During the direct distribution to charitable organi- table provision in end of her freshman year, Alexis began suffering from a mysterious zations. your estate plan is illness. Although she had seen many doctors, the cause of her a good way to symptoms could not be determined. In July of 2005, Alexis was Others bequeath a portion of their serve the future admitted to the hospital where she was diagnosed with Acute estates to our local Community Alexis White needs of your Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). She gave doctors permission to use Foundation for the establishment of Attorney beloved charities her experience in their research so she could help other children who are battling personal or family endowments in their Fred Dickson and it is a wonder- cancer. Alexis’ prognosis was very good and she faced this challenge with courage and names. Dickson & Hasenbalg a positive attitude. She was planning to participate in cancer research walks. Most ful way to be of Aurora importantly, she was looking forward to resuming her studies at West Aurora High remembered. School. On July 19, 2005, Alexis had her first chemotherapy treatment. She passed away that day when complications arose. Alexis’ memory will live on as she continues to help others through the Alexis White Scholarship Fund.

HONORING OUR BENEFACTORS During the past year, the Foundation received bequests from the estates of the Your Own Family Fund following individuals. We wish to gratefully acknowledge the thoughtfulness of these generous community benefactors. Did you know that you can now transfer up to $100,000 tax free to charity from your IRA? Holders of traditional and Roth IRAs, who are at 1 least 70 2⁄ years old, can make direct transfers to charity without having to pay tax on the transfers. Unless Congress extends the deadline, this opportunity will expire on December 31, 2007. The transfer of assets from an IRA is a wonderful way to establish your own family fund within the Community Foundation. Please contact our office and we will review Ione James Beverly Ruth Robert this opportunity with you. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Skaggs Skaggs Waldo CONGRATULATIONS TO 2007 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Student Charitable Fund Student Charitable Fund David A. Adduci Nicor Gas Scholarship Jasmyn A. Martin Melvin & Irene Goldman Scholarship Emilio B. Alvarez Aurora Central Catholic Scholarship in Honor of Father Jerome Leake Lucia Martinez Louis Vago Scholarship Elena N. Andreeva Erlenborn Family Scholarship Lauren A. Matchett Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Marco A. Avila Michael David McGrath Scholarship Kathryn A. McDonnell G. William & Freda S. Moore Kiwanis Scholarship Jarrett M. Bade Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship Matthew P. McDowell Helen Schlicht McGeachy & Arthur C. Schlicht Scholarship Elizabeth R. Baney Community Foundation Alumni Scholarship Ryan K. McMillin Dustin Villarreal Family Memorial Scholarship Cori E. Barkei Jack Desha Witt Education Scholarship Braulio Medina Richard H. Rokop, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Julia M. Becker Nicor Gas Scholarship Genna M. Mickey Louis Vago Scholarship Karl N. Becker Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Amanda R. Millen Myron L. & Frances B. Wormley Scholarship Benjamin D. Biederer Nicor Gas Scholarship Christopher J. Modjeski Dustin Villarreal Family Memorial Scholarship Samantha L. Blattner W. Charlie Hooper & Shirley Linder Hooper Scholarship Celeste M. Montanez Jack Desha Witt Education Scholarship Angela K. Bradburn Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Andrew S. Moore John & Joan Matthews Memorial Scholarship Samuel T. Bringardner Charles & Josiedell Carnes Scholarship Trent R. Moore Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Illinois William J. Downs Scholarship Amy L. Bromann George & Lois Arbeiter Scholarship Katrina J. Moy Daniel W. Schindlbeck Memorial Scholarship Brett J. Bromann Judy & John Marks Memorial Scholarship Robert D. Munson Nicor Gas Scholarship Amy E. Brooker Thomas P. Sperry Memorial Scholarship Timothy J. Nauert Aurora Firefighters Scholarship in Memory of Tony Schoen Andrew C. Brown Aurora Junior Womans Club Scholarship Melissa A. Nelson Erwin & Ella Hoffman Scholarship Janetta C. Brown Robert G. Schweitzer Scholarship Shannon L. Newman Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Kathryn F. Butler Walter E. Deuchler Scholarship Jenny T. Nguyen William M. Healy Memorial Scholarship Sara A. Carley Willett & Peffers Families Scholarship Carly A. Nielsen Marjory J. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Iris Castellanos Erwin & Ella Hoffman Scholarship Sandra Ocon Louise G. & Margaret E. Lane Scholarship Rocio Cepeda Irene & Marie Oberweis Nursing Scholarship Evelyn Ortega Claude L. Allen Memorial Scholarship Katie S. Coan J. Robert & Marion E. Winn Scholarship Juan L. Padilla Simons-Minkler Scholarship Desmond L. Commings Lorraine B. Bryant Memorial Scholarship Alexis J. Paull Erwin & Ella Hoffman Scholarship Susan E. Coryell Simons-Minkler Scholarship Sarah M. Peara Aurora Junior Womans Club Scholarship in Honor of Katy Fox Gina N. Daffron Lydia B. Raymond Scholarship Isabel L. Perfect Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Krysta J. D'Amico Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Megan R. Peters Todd C. Bryant Memorial Scholarship Ryan T. Delves Robert G. Schweitzer Scholarship Courtney L. Phillipp Fox Industrial Park Scholarship Victor M. Diaz Jack & Naomi Hastert Scholarship Heather K. Pierce Norman E. Dietz Memorial Scholarship Phillip D. Dorjath Hanah Rae Scholarship Monica A. Prisco Italian-American Mutual Aid Society of Aurora, Illinois Scholarship Rachel A. Dratnol Alexander Family Scholarship Nicholas J. Prisco Italian-American Mutual Aid Society of Aurora, Illinois Scholarship Thomas G. Dumdie Aurora East Educational Foundation Scholarship Lindsay N. Rempala Neal & Margery Ray Ormond Memorial Scholarship Mitchell C. Dunlap Charles & Josiedell Carnes Scholarship Carolyn A. Rendos Nicor Gas Scholarship Mario E. Elias Harriet C. Stephens Scholarship Donald W. Renner III Arch J. Dewey Memorial Scholarship Linnea D. Elliott Olsson Roofing Company, Inc. Scholarship Samantha B. Renovato Aurora Township Youth Foundation Scholarship Rakira L. Elliott Careers In Transition, Inc. Scholarship Stephany D. Renovato Simons-Minkler Scholarship Melissa S. Engel Community Foundation Alumni Scholarship Moniek S. Richardson Christine A. Ponquinette Memorial/INC Board Student Scholarship Matthew J. Etter Community Foundation Scholarship Rebecca A. Rick Peg Bond Scholarship Jim E. Foreman Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship Aracely Rios CWS Scholarship Anthony J. Freeman Eagle Scout Scholarship Anne P. Roberts Alicemae Brown Scholarship in Memory of Natalie Ann Brown Jennifer C. Friday Aurora Neighbors Uniting Scholarship Michael S. Robinson Frank Callahan Memorial Scholarship Shannon M. Fritz Konrad Family Scholarship in Memory of Arthur W. Konrad Raphael I. Rodea Valley Industrial Association Scholarship Brittany N. Gaskin Earl K. & Sadie B. Warren Memorial Scholarship Ericka D. Rogers David B. Perry Scholarship Sean P. Geraghty Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship Amanda L. Ruddy West Aurora High School Human Service Scholarship Elizabeth J. Gerhard Walter E. Deuchler Scholarship Andrea L. Runge Kiwanis Club of Aurora Dr. Harry Y. Greeley Medical Scholarship Kristen R. Gestel Nicor Gas Scholarship Javier R. Salinas Moshe Jamil Rogers Memorial Scholarship Kevin E. Glock John F. Schindlbeck Athletic Memorial Scholarship David A. Sarcu Dr. & Mrs. C.L. Gardner Memorial Scholarship Pablo A. Godinez Armando Mendez Memorial Scholarship Kathryn D. Sawyer Nicor Gas Scholarship Landon S. Goggins Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Brian M. Schmit John A. Brennecke Scholarship Beatriz A. Gomez Roy E. Davis Scholarship Kathryn M. Schmit Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Allan E. Gonzalez Louis Vago Scholarship Michael W. Schulz Nicor Gas Scholarship Christopher A. Grau Walter M. Pennington London Poe Scholarship Alexander J. Seymour Colonel Sidney Ginsberg Scholarship Erin C. Green George & Lois Arbeiter Scholarship Sara M. Shankman Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Marika F. Greising Todd C. Bryant Memorial Scholarship Ashkan Shirazi Community Foundation Scholarship Melinda L. Gruszka John A. Brennecke Scholarship Steven W. Shoyer John L. & Alice M. Holden Education Scholarship Lauren G. Hansen Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Joel A. Silva Jack Desha Witt Education Scholarship Bradley K. Hardy George B. Peters Memorial Scholarship Ava E. Smith Dugan Family Scholarship Sonia Heredia Jack Desha Witt Education Scholarship Nathaniel R. Spearman Robert G. Schweitzer Scholarship Stephanie D. Hish Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship Adriana E. Stachowicz Marvin F. & Geraldine E. Pilmer Scholarship Michael J. Howe Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship Lisa M. Staie Simons-Minkler Scholarship Anna E. Huensch Wesley F. Fisher Memorial Scholarship Bridget S. Sterling Olsson Roofing Company, Inc. Scholarship Kathryn J. Hunger Alexander Family Scholarship Megan E. Stuhr Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship Bianca D. Ibarra Arthur D. & Mary Ann Court Scholarship Ann E. Terrell Robert G. Schweitzer Scholarship Rex E. Jackson Nicor Gas Scholarship Jacob J. Tews Danny McCue Memorial/Aurora Firefighters Scholarship Kaylee R. Jamison Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Scott K. Tews Danny McCue Memorial/Aurora Firefighters Scholarship Rachel J. Jamora Community Foundation Scholarship Kayla M. Thompson Howard & Sherry Eagle Scholarship Ashley C. Johnson Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Margaret J. Touny Jack Desha Witt Education Scholarship Lauren L. Johnson Kiwanis Club of Aurora - Waubonsee College Graduates Scholarship Nicole A. Travis Arthur & Daphne Heinz Memorial Scholarship Andre A. Jungermann Robert G. Schweitzer Scholarship Keith A. True Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Anthony E. Karafiat Frank & Marian Newell Scholarship Michael C. Tupy Nicor Gas Scholarship Allison N. Kingsbury Lee W. & Rosemary A. Jordan Scholarship Angela C. Valderrama-Diaz Phyllis Kramer Scholarship Jessica L. Kling Mildred E. Shambo Scholarship Alexandra B. VanderMoere Alexander Family Scholarship Lindsay D. Krage Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship ShyKeisha D. Vaughn Donald E. & Annabelle Keefe Nelson Scholarship Ellen E. Kuzmenko Winteringham Family Scholarship Jamie B. Voelz Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship Hans M. Lauzen J. Paul & Wanda H. Kuhn Scholarship Caran A. Wakefield Robert H. & Shirley N. Waldo Scholarship Rebecca A. Lewis Colonel Sidney Ginsberg Scholarship Rachael H. Watkins Danny McCue Memorial/Aurora Firefighters Scholarship Denise C. Lovorn Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Zoee N. Weiss Erwin & Ella Hoffman Scholarship Brittney N. Lutsch Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Aaron M. White Maude A. Dewey & Vivian Dewey Watson Memorial Scholarship Anna Ma Simons-Minkler Scholarship Jaclyn C. Whitson Zonta Club of the Aurora Area Scholarship Norma I. Maisonet Simons-Minkler Scholarship Abigail M. Winter Howard E. Charles, Jr. Scholarship Kathleen T. Malinowski Walter A. Sperry Scholarship Victor P. Zeiser Daniel C. Deufel Vocational Scholarship Kyle R. Marcrum Thorium Action Group/Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Scholarship Brian L. Zimmerman Dickes Family Scholarship

COMMUNITY KINDNESS GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGED

We are deeply grateful to the following Patrick W. Healy Barb & George Alexander Dr. & Mrs. Howard E. Gillette individuals, businesses & organizations General Fund Steven & Jennifer Hirner (In memory of Thomas Zakosek) Margot & Bruce Goldsmith for their commitment to the charitable George & Alexis Kalikman Sue M. Judd Gerry & Jeri Gosselin needs of the community. This fund is a reserve fund that helps to (In memory of Martha W. Peffers) (In memory of Myron Judd) Jeffrey & Beth Johnson supplement the Foundation’s grantmaking Carl & Barbara Kaufmann Mr. & Mrs. R.E. McWethy Edith & Marvin Katz Those listed below have contributed to & scholarship activity. (In memory of Dorothy F. McEnroe) (In memory of Robert Roy Harvey, Jeff & Victoria Lander one or more of the Foundation’s funds since the last issue of the Memorandum. Kenneth & Susan Unteed John E. Landes, M.D. Genevieve Niles & Rosemary M. Jesus Navar (In memory of Dorothy McEnroe) John R. Mangers, Sr. Schaedler) Gregory & Sarah Patton Gifts received after October 1, 2007 will Carol & Buzz Wood Al & Mary Ann McCoy Cathi Mundsinger Margaret Ryan be acknowledged in a future edition of (In memory of Jeffrey Meyers) (In memory of William VenHousen) Terrence & Kerry Shay this publication. (The following gifts are designated for Joe & Kathy Mrkvicka Jack & Jane Smith Harriet C. Stephens scholarships) (In memory of Ernest W. Ellis) (In memory of James E. Hubbard) Jeffrey & Bonnie Stupak Lisa K. & John B. Vanjoske Margie & Cliff Pensyl Earnest R. & Phyllis J. Wilkinson Thomas & Stephenie Todd Administrative Endowment Qin Liu & Jinyuan Wu Barbara Peskind (In memory of Earnest F. & Ruth M. W.F. & Joann Sheehan Wilkinson) Catherine Stathis Advisory Funds The income from this fund supports the Permanent Endowment (The following gifts are in memory of administrative activities of the Foundation. Third Ward Social Club, Inc. Weldstar Company Dale R. Heiman) Advisory Funds are charitable reserves Dunham Fund The income from this fund is allocated as Ronald D. Yenerich George & Elaine Hettrich that enable donors to suggest Ruby H. Frank grants to assist the charitable needs of Law Offices of Dallas C. Ingemunson distributions at a future time to assist the Dave & Sandy Hipp area non-profit organizations. David & Barbara Mevis newly identified or emergency needs of Memorial/Recognition Fund Richard & Wilma Phillips their favorite charities, subject to (In memory of Dorothy F. McEnroe) John & Lorraine Angell Frederick & Joan Tansey Foundation approval. Gary & Mary Ruth Roberts Jack & Ramona Augustine (In memory of Dorothy F. McEnroe) The following contributions were Betty & James Carson (The following gifts are in memory of Ann T. Alexander Advisory Fund Char & Frank Voris received as memorials or recognitions for (In memory of Dale R. Heiman) Dorothy F. McEnroe) Ann T. Alexander (In celebration of Jim Navota’s 65th Donald & Rosalie Cassiday placement in the Foundation’s Memorial Phyllis S. Bales Birthday) Steven J. Coates Fund. The income from this fund is James & Ruth Benson Duncan Alexander Advisory Fund awarded to non-profit organizations Rich & Marlene Deck Rosemary E. Brewick Duncan Alexander serving the health-related needs of area (In memory of Dorothy F. McEnroe) Edgelawn West Association Inc. citizens. Beacon-News Advisory Fund Ariel Diaz Heather Fennig The Beacon News COMMUNITY KINDNESS GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGED CONTINUED

Mary S. Bertolini Hope Fund William M. Healy Memorial Zonta Club of the Aurora Area Gary & Mary Jewel Stephen M. Cooper James & Ramona Chin Scholarship Fund Scholarship Endowment Fund Susan & Dale Jones Robert S. & Susan M. Darnall Heitkotter, Inc. (The following gifts are in memory of Zonta Club of the Aurora Area Carolyn M. Kerkla Michael J. & Carol A. Donahue Jam Plumbing and Sewers William M. Healy) (In memory of Doris L. Nary) Paul & Heather Kieffer & Family James P. & Barbara C. Ekberg Diane & Scott Jamieson Randy & Mary Gibson Nadine & Alden Kilian Larry & Beth Gies Sharon Larsen Marilyn S. Healy Deborah A. Konopka Gordon Food Service Anthony J. Lupo Patrick W. Healy Other Designated Funds Phyllis G. Kramer The Herrington McDonald Dance Academy, Inc M. M. Kratzer HOSS Band George & Elaine Hettrich Scholarship Thomas & Janette Myers The following Designated Funds were R. Bruce & Barbara L. Lawrie Robert B. Hudson Family Endowment Fund The Neighborhood Pub, Inc. established to support specific Robin Marlowe Kalah A. Jenkins George & Elaine Hettrich Brogan & Ann Ptacin organizations or areas of interest. Fran Martinez Joseph Julius Purcell & Wardrope Chartered Lee W. & Rosemary A. Jordan Armbruster-Dieterich-Wagner Family Mac & Donna McConnaha Konicek & Dillon, P.C. Sargento Foods Inc. Scholarship Endowment Fund Endowment Fund James & Helen McVey Stephen Lane Custom Homes Martha Schomer Rosemary Jordan Ruth A. Wagner Louie McWethy Michael J. & Sally A. Longo Shanley Pump & Equipment, Inc. Carla Meister Lundstrom Insurance Constance & Allen Kent Scholarship (In memory of Ruth D. Thomas & Marion Sikich LLP E. Winn) Marge Metzger MB Financial Bank Sporty’s Catering Endowment Fund Alan J. Miller M.I.C., Inc. Kenneth & Carol Wood Constance A. Kent (The following gifts are in memory of Cherie Chione Miller MISU, Inc. Strawflower Shop & William Bratkovich) Johnna & Margaret L. Mortenson Rug Merchant Laatz Family Foundation Phyllis Kramer Scholarship Fund Thomas A. Dieterich Lois A. Nelson Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper & Gilbert, Ltd Ted & Abby Laatz (The following gifts are in honor of Phyllis Kramer) Elizabeth & Kent Helfrich Don Nylin Provena Senior Services R.N. & P.M. Michels Family Sherry Eagle Katharine & Erik Kahn C. Stephen & F. Jean O’Brien Savant Capital Management, Inc. Advisory Fund Edward & Sharon Stredde Mary T. Dieterich Sue & Mike Ochsenschlager Schmidt Salzman & Moran, Ltd. Claire Maiero Hank & Lauralyn Theodore Association for Individual John & Donna Oleson David & Nancy Sexton Faye A. Michels Margaret & Don Truax Development Fund Art, Ethel & Anne Oncken Sho-Deen, Inc. Linda K. Taylor Ralph & Linda Voris Association for Individual Development Barbara Oncken Hollie A. & Louis C. Sigillo Keith & Lynn Oncken State Street Jewelers Thelin Family Endowment Fund Louise G. & Margaret E. Lane Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Lyle E. & Evelyn M. Oncken Family Mary L. Stith Calvin & Helen Thelin Scholarship Endowment Fund Endowment Fund Robert & Lori Oncken Law Office of Donald M. Tegeler, Jr. PC Gary & Flip Krattenmaker Woman’s Club of Aurora Advisory Evelyn E. Rackmyer Meg Papadolias W. Alex & Juliet S. Teipel Endowment Fund Danny McCue Memorial/Aurora Aurora East Educational Foundation Tai M. & Judy A. Park Valley Community Bank Woman’s Club of Aurora Firefighters Scholarship Endowment Fund Mike & Nancy Pehan Viking Office Supply (In memory of Louise E. Edwards & Endowment Fund Dale R. Von Ohlen Richard W. & Wilma M. Phillips Diane Poochigian Greene Family Forest Preserve Charlotte T. Reid) Daniel D. Dolan Family (In memory of Marie Von Ohlen) Endowment Fund James & Therese Tews Roger & Marilyn Probst (The following gifts are in memory Aurora Foundation Peaceful John Proczko William & Marjorie Greene of Judy VanEkeren) Helen Schlicht McGeachy Schools Fund Kerry H. Proczko Charles & Judith Shepard Phyllis Bales & Arthur C. Schlicht Scholarship Hal Alan Carlson Allan L. & Patricia A. Rae Richard C. Hamper Memorial Mary C. Barbee Endowment Fund Nancy E. Rasey Endowment Fund June Lamoreaux Anne Heckel Aurora Police Foundation Fund Earl Reeves Joseph D. & Bernadette M. Jacobs Ruth N. Hamper (In memory of Helen McGeachy) Renee Reynolds (In commemoration of the Aurora Police (In memory of Richard C. Hamper) Arthur C. Schlicht Allan W. & Sandra L. Rhea Scholarship Funds Department’s 150th Anniversary) (In celebration of Helen Schlicht Katharine S. Richards Making A Difference Fund Gary & Maureen Salesky McGeachy’s 97th Birthday on June 2nd) Gary & Mary Ruth Roberts City of Aurora Scholarship Funds provide assistance to (In memory of Cortney Claire Lorraine Scott Robowski area students furthering their education Michael David McGrath Salesky) Messenger Public Library of North beyond the secondary school level. Scholarship Fund Marilyn Rockstroh Aurora Foundation Fund Patricia R. McGrath Aurora Public Art Commission Fund Richard & Clarice Rowe James & Penny Dennin Aurora Central Catholic High School Evelyn E. Rackmyer Nan Rowell Scholarship Fund in Honor of Father Richard J. & Marilyn J. Michelini Kenneth & Heather Ruffalo New England Congregational Church Jerome Leake Scholarship Fund Child Welfare Society The David & Jackie Ruhl Family Designated Endowment Fund Mary V. Streit Marilyn Michelini Endowment Fund Dr. & Mrs. James Rydland (The following gifts were placed in the (In celebration of Father Jerry Leake’s Mark Michelini (The following gifts are in memory of Sally S. Scheef Capital Fund Account) Dorothy F. McEnroe) Edward & Sharon Stredde 65th Birthday) Fred & Barb Miller Scholarship Jim & Mindy Schmall Jean A. Goehlen Richard C. & Lois J. Scott (In honor of John Potter’s Retirement) Todd C. Bryant Memorial Endowment Fund Sue M. Judd Women’s Section I Jeanne McCarthy & Family Elizabeth Shields Scholarship Fund Dorothy Sibon (In memory of Jane P. Hall) Sherry L. Bryant (In memory of Ernie Miller on Father’s Family Counseling Service of Aurora Donald W. Smith Nancy & Jim Hopp Day & on his Birthday) Endowment Fund (The following gift was placed in the George & Rita Smith (In memory of Karen J. Sepaniak) Shirley Miller Family Counseling Service Mission Fund Account) (In memory of Ernie Miller on his Bill & Ginny Spix Linda & Ralph Voris Careers In Transition, Inc. Foundation for the West Aurora Randal & Deborah Steinheimer Birthday) Schools Endowment Fund (In honor of Joe Dunham’s Honorary Scholarship Fund Joe & Carol Stoffel Doctorate Degree) Indigo Debrah Johnson Marjory J. Nelson Memorial Jim & Clare Toynton Kurt & Ruth Stuart Scholarship Endowment Fund (In memory of Dennis W. Dailey & Wayne & Barbara Sutton & Family (The following gift was placed in the Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand Memorial Robert L. Nelson Patricia J. Morrissette) William M. & Jane L. Sweeney Music Fund Account) Scholarship Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Richardson Donald & Margaret Truax Mary Tornabene-Coleman Ellen Bonewitz Carol S. Musaraca Bill & Marion Wallbaum (In memory of Sally F. Boynton) Jack & Sally Townsend (In memory of Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand) John & Peg Nichols Memorial Library Neal & Margery Ray Ormond Foundation for the West Aurora Jim & Clare Toynton Endowment Fund The Conservation Foundation Memorial Scholarship Schools Fund Ann B. Van Kempema John & Peg Nichols Estate Environmental Scholarship Fund Peg Aiels David & Joann Verdeyen Endowment Fund Paramount Arts Centre PepsiCo Foundation Grainger (In memory of Donald C. "Mac" Char & Frank Voris Ronald D. Yenerich McFarlane) Miriam Wade-Hicks Endowment Fund Walter M. Pennington London Poe Tish Evers Rebecca S. Walker John C. Neitzel, Jr. Arthur D. & Mary Ann Court Scholarship Endowment Fund (In memory of Albert F. Marzo) Robert & Freda Wallace (In memory of Pearl Neitzel) Scholarship Endowment Fund Wayne N. & Pamela J. Miller Stephen & Sandra Wilson Laurie Ann Curtin Charles & Betty Gilmore (The following gifts are in celebration of (In honor of Vicky Pennington) (In memory of Donald C. "Mac" Larry & Sue Wredling Calvin & Helen Thelin’s 50th (In memory of Selwyn L. Boyer & Jerry A. Don, Barb, Michael, Richard & Sondgeroth) Charlotte T. Reid Memorial McFarlane) Anniversary) Scholarship Fund Mel & Linda Oros Allison Zabelin Marilyn & William Foote John & Laurie Ann Curtin Terrence R. & Kathleen E. Zeller (In memory of Mrs. Coil) Al & Ann Kaltofen (In memory of Alice L. Gilmore) Margot & Bruce Goldsmith (In memory of Charlotte T. Reid) Linda & Ralph Voris Doug & Mary Lou Zolper Zalmon & Anne Goldsmith Norman E. Dietz Memorial (In honor of Rick Slocum’s & Scott Voris’ George & Patricia Lindner (The following gifts are in memory of Phillips Park Zoociety Fund Scholarship Fund (In memory of Alice Lindner) service to the West Aurora School Patricia J. Morrissette) Carolyn B. 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Bauer Ruth H. & B.R. Skaggs Jackie Plourde Anne & Steve Beatty Michael & Leslie Fuller Service Mechanical Industries Charles & Nanine Tulley Endowment Fund Anne L. Becker Mary Ellen Herget Estate of Beverly & Ruth Skaggs Howard & Sherry Eagle Scholarship Drs. Sara & Daniel Susmano William & Helen Bell Tom & Sonni Herget Endowment Fund Scholarship Fund Thomas G. & Karen L. Blackwell Arlene Jaffke Edward H. & Sharon I. Stredde (The following gifts are in memory of Beth & Marvin Najberg Bliss Creek Women’s League Leigh A. Jaffke Endowment Fund Howard C. Eagle) (In celebration of Dan Susmano’s Barbara Blom Gary & Mary Jewel Margo & Bruce Goldsmith Anne & Steve Beatty Birthday) Blaire I. Bobo Thomas & Barbara Johnson (In honor of Sharon Stredde’s T. Robert & Marilyn Lawrence Professional Grant-Maker of the Year Judy Surfus Perrine Dustin Villarreal Family Memorial Judy & Joe Braml Rebecca Sherrick Brandon Bridges Mary Jean Martin Award) Scholarship Fund Dr. Donald W. 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Glenn West Aurora High School Staff Members Brian Weiland Instrumental Music Charles & Betty Gilmore Scholarship Fund West Aurora School District 129 Board of Camp Fund The Goethals Family (The following gifts are in memory of J. Robert & Marion E. Winn Education The Genise Family Margot & Bruce Goldsmith Louis R. Forte) Scholarship Endowment Fund (In memory of Brian Weiland) The Collicott Family (The following gifts are in memory of Maureen Granger Friends of Aurora’s After-School Bill & Connie Fornal Marion E. Winn) Jill L. Gronewold Programs Fund West Aurora High School Alumni Konen Insurance Agency Jane & Dean Archer Alan & Susan Hard Communities In Schools of Aurora, Inc. Association Fund Bill & Dorothy McCormack David & Janet Bradshaw Bob & Greta Hardwick State of Illinois - Kane County Sherry S. 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