Virginia C. Schindlbeck

Virginia C. Schindlbeck, 99, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Presence Mercy Medical Center. She was born November 29, 1915 at home in Aurora to Italian immigrants Louise and George Olden. Virginia grew up on the “south” side of Aurora, attending South Lake Street School, Holy Angels School and then graduating from Madonna High School in 1934. Virginia met George P. Schindlbeck just before WWII. They exchanged many letters and finally married upon his return, making their home in Aurora. They eventually purchased a little cottage in Twin Lakes, WI where they enjoyed family and friends. Virginia was a very involved member of the St. Anne’s Society, Unit 16 along with her sister-in-law Stella Olden. Virginia also loved cooking and gardening. When her boys were in college she went back to work as a tax preparer for H&R Block, working out of the Sears store in Aurora. She went on to manage the H&R Block store in Aurora and retired at the age of 80 after 25 years of service, but continued to prepare returns out of her home until she was 89. She is survived by her two sons, Michael G. Schindlbeck, Paul R. (Donna) Schindlbeck; two grandchildren, Timothy Schindlbeck, Sarah Schindlbeck; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Olden; many nieces and nephews. Virginia’s family would like to offer a special note of thanks to her caregiver Sharon Westenfelt, for her exceptional care and commitment. She was preceded in death by her husband, George P. Schindlbeck; her parents, George and Louise (Cucchi) Olden; three brothers, Joseph Olden, Raymond Olden, Fred Olden; a sister, Nettie Parlow. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 9:30 AM from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY to St. Peter Catholic Church at 10:00 AM; Fr. Joachim Tirana will officiate with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL. 60506. (630) 631-5500. Memorial contributions may be made in Virginia’s name to the Twin Lakes, Wisconsin Volunteer Fire Department, 236 E Main St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181 Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Virginia’s family.

Virginia C. Schindlbeck

November 29, 1915 - March 12, 2015