Donald F. Dillenburg

Donald F. Dillenburg, 93, of St. Charles, formerly of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Brighton Gardens in St. Charles, IL. He was born December 26, 1923 in White Lake, SD. Don became an apprenticed tool and die maker after graduating from East Aurora High School, and worked at Lyon Metal until he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in World War II as an airplane mechanic. Upon his discharge, he enlisted as a Marine Corps Reserve, where he was called to serve once again in the Korean conflict, which took him to Japan. He was a proud Marine and continued to have Marine reunions with his ABG-2 Group every few years until just recently. In between his time in the service, Don enrolled in Aurora College under the G.I. Bill where he received his B.S. Degree in Education and later received his Masters Degree from the University of Illinois. He taught seventh and eighth grade math and science at both Yorkville and Geneva School districts, retiring after teaching for over twenty nine years. He then went back to tool and die making at Aurora Industries until his final retirement. He was united in marriage in 1958 to Virginia Clare Devine for forty three years until her passing in 2002. Together they had four children and built their home in Aurora, where they raised their family. Later, Don lived in North Aurora for thirteen years and most recently became a resident of Brighton Gardens. He enjoyed his time there with his newfound friend, Marge. Don touched a lot of lives and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his four children, Mary Clare (Gary) Wondrak of North Aurora, Brian (Brenda) Dillenburg of Aurora, Tom (Amy) Dillenburg of St. Charles, and Jerry (Cheryl) Dillenburg of Clarendon Hills; ten grandchildren, Erin (Adam) Sprague, Patrick Wondrak, Kyle (Allison) Dillenburg, Derek and Nicole Dillenburg, Ellen and Kevin Dillenburg, John, Mark and Julia Dillenburg; his sister-in-law, Maureen (Don) Bartholomew. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Devine) Dillenburg; his parents, Frank and Margaret (Blazer) Dillenburg; his sister, Lorraine (Louis) Mouis; a sister-in-law, Kathleen (Ed) O’Connor, and his brothers-in-law, Rev. William J. Devine, Kevin Devine.. Don’s family is very grateful for all the care he received from the staff of Brighton Gardens and Harbor Light Hospice. Everyone made the last years of his life, and especially the last couple of months extremely comfortable. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY to St. Joseph Church at 10:00 AM; Fr. Jerome L. Leake will officiate with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with a liturgical wake service at 4:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506. (630) 631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Donald’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donald’s name to Alzheimer’s Association 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60631 or the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203.

Donald F. Dillenburg

December 26, 1923 - March 7, 2017