Donald M. King

Donald M. King, 95, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Presence Mercy Center. He was born November 24, 1917 in Cambria, Wisconsin. Donald moved to Aurora in the late 1930’s where he met and married Doris Komes on August 13, 1941. He was employed by Singer Sewing Company for fifteen years. In 1955, Donald and his wife began the King Sewing Shoppe, and later owned and operated Julie Ann and Jaye Kaye Fabrics until 1974. He was a member of St. Mary Church since 1947 and a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church. Donald was an avid sports fan, especially of the Green Bay Packers (and at times, the Chicago Bears). He enjoyed gardening and baking, learning the culinary arts while working in a bakery in his late teens, and passed on his talents to his daughters and grandchildren. He assisted his son James in developing a landscaping and wholesale nursery business in 1974 and was a great source of guidance and encouragement to his family with his constant positive perspective and business expertise. Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Doris M. (Komes) King; two sons, James F. (Claudia McReynolds) King of Sandwich and John M. King of Valley Center, CA; three daughters: Judith A. Krieglstein-Willman of Aurora, Jeaneen (Duane) Suits of Sugar Grove and Janice H. Hills of Aurora; his granddaughter, Jill L. (Krieglstein) Kula of Woodlawn, IL; two grandsons, Adam J. (Kelly) Hills of Aurora and Matthew D. Hills of North Aurora; his great grandson, Jacob R. Kula; several nieces and nephews; and his special friends, Jeremy Judd, James Leonardi and Courtney Smithey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Henrietta (McDonald) King; two brothers, Luzerne F. King and Clifford M. King; two sisters, Dorothy Guerndt and Myrl Meenk; two grandchildren, Julie A. Krieglstein and Robert W. Krieglstein; and his son-in-law, Brian D. Willman. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Provena McAuley Chapel. Fr. Timothy Piasecki will officiate with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January 11, 2013 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Provena McAuley Chapel, 400 W. Sullivan Rd, Aurora, IL 60506. Funeral arrangements are being handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora. 630-631-5500. Please visit our new interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to leave condolences for Donald’s family or sign the guest book. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Donald’s name may be made to McAuley Manor.

Donald M. King

November 24, 1917 - January 6, 2013