Doris M. King

Doris M. King, 95, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Presence McAuley Manor. She was born July 20, 1919 in Aurora, IL. On August 13, 1941 she was united in marriage with Donald M. King. Together they established the King Sewing Shoppe and later owned and operated Julie Ann and Jaye Kaye Fabrics until 1974. Doris was a longtime member of St. Mary Church where she was a past vice president and president of the St. Mary Alter and Rosary Society. She was faithful in prayer and assisted in the daily mass while a resident at McAuley Manor. She was employed by JC Penney for twenty three years until her retirement at the age of eighty. Doris was devoted to her family as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she always made holidays and birthdays special. She loved sewing and gardening. Survivors include her two sons, James F. (Claudia McReynolds) King of Sandwich, IL and John M. (Sue Gallion) King of Valley Center, CA; three daughters, Judith A. Krieglstein-Willman of Aurora, IL, Jeaneen K. (Duane) Suits of Sugar Grove, IL and Janice H. Hills of Aurora, IL; a granddaughter, Jill L. Krieglstein- Kula of Woodlawn, IL; two grandsons, Adam J. (Kelly) Hills of Aurora, IL and Matthew D. (Courtney) Hills of North Aurora, IL; two great grandsons, Jacob R. Kula and Benjamin J. Hills; two sisters, Ruth Spears and Patricia Hilgen; several nieces and nephews; and her special friends, Jeremy Judd and James Leonardi. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Donald M. King; her parents, Bernard J. and Mary M. (Fidler) Komes; two sisters, Magdalene A. Komes and Bernice Daleiden; her brother Harold B. Komes; two grandchildren, Julie A. Krieglstein and Robert W. Krieglstein; and her son-in-law, Brian D. Willman. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 12:00 PM at St. Mary Church, Fr. Timothy Piasecki will officiate with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In State Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour at St. Mary Church 432 East Downer Place Aurora, IL. Arrangements are being handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. 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 Doris’ family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Doris’ name to St. Mary Church or Presence McAuley Manor 400 West Sullivan Road Aurora, IL 60506

Doris M. King

July 20, 1919 - March 19, 2015