Jacqueline Mae Vance

Jacqueline Mae Vance, 85, of Aurora, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She was born March 29, 1931 to John and Mae (Modoff) McCarty. Raised in Aurora, Mom attended East Aurora Schools and graduated from the elite Nursing program at St. Charles Hospital in Aurora. She began her Nursing career working at Silver Cross, St. Charles, Copley and Geneva Community Hospitals. At the pinnacle of her nursing career she obtained the title of Director of Surgical Nursing, a position which she retired from in 1986. While celebrating her graduation in downtown Aurora, a chance encounter with a handsome fella, Gordon Vance, started a lifelong love affair lasting 60 years. Their story began in Joliet, but they were called home to Aurora in 1959, purchasing the largest house available for their growing family. They raised seven children in their High Street home, a central location for many of the kid’s friends. Over the years she developed many lifelong friends while attending and teaching at Park Place Baptist Church in Montgomery. In addition, Mom held Saturday morning “Kids Church” for all of the Grandkids, teaching them the word of God, songs and activities. In return the Grandkids received many memories to cherish and gave their parents much needed time off. Mom lived a full and wonderful life, giving advice and love to her children, hugs and kisses to the youngsters and smiles and warmth to everyone she met. Mom is survived by her family: Mona Vance, Gordon (Mary) Vance, Scott (Nancy) Vance, Kelly (Kathryn) Vance, Tim (Marianne) Vance and Tracy Vance; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and her favorite little brother, James (Naomi) McCarty of West Allis, WI. Waiting for her in Heaven are her husband, Gordon “Tuff”; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle (Samsern) Kongsuwan; great grandson, Ramon Serrano; son-in-law, Ramon Rivera; cherished granddaughter, Molly Mae Vance; her parents and many aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506. (630) 631-5500. Interment will be private. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at a later date. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Jacqueline’s family. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Rainbow Hospice, Mt. Prospect, IL or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Jacqueline Mae Vance

March 29, 1931 - July 26, 2016