Lorel June Foth

Lorel June Foth, age 79, died peacefully on July 5th, 2013 at Jennings Terrace Nursing Home in Aurora, Il. after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lorel was born on September 16, 1933 in Chicago, Il. the daughter of Edith and Earl Ott. Lorel graduated from Naperville High School and attended North Central College where she met her husband of 59 years, (Dr.) Richard Foth. She also attended the Northwestern School of Nursing. Lorel had a true passion for life. One of her favorite sayings about everyday life – make sure you are wearing your “dancing shoes”. As a young girl, she spent her summers on her Aunt and Uncle’s farm in Lost Nation, IA. The farm was one of her favorite places to spend time as a child and throughout her life. Lorel loved to swim and play tennis. As a teenager she was a member of an AAU medal winning synchronized swim team. She was an avid musician and loved to play the piano and recorder. She also loved to read, she always had a book in hand. She was an active member of New England Congregational Church in Aurora where she was member of the choir and served as the first female church Moderator. Lorel was very active in the community. She volunteered time at Hesed House and Family Support Center, along with many other organizations. Lorel is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Foth of Geneva, IL.; her sister Nancy Berry of Little Rock, AK.; daughters Pam Foth of Big Sky, MT., Robin (Foth) Gambol of Glen Ellyn, IL.; her son David Foth (Didi) of Glen Ellyn, IL.; and her grandchildren Alex Duff, Hannah Foth, and Emma and Anna Gambol. Lorel is preceded in death by her brother Gary Ott of Elburn, IL. A memorial service will be held on July 21, 2013 at 5:00 PM, at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY. Rev. Gary McCann will officiate. A memorial visitation will be held on July 21, 2013 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, 630-631-5500 or visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Lorel’s family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. www.alz.org.

Lorel June Foth

September 16, 1933 - July 5, 2013