Eric G. Hardekopf

Eric G. Hardekopf, 75, of Aurora, Illinois passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. He was born on April 14, 1951, in Aurora, Illinois.

Eric was a long-time resident of Aurora and the proud owner, alongside his beloved wife, of the Flower Basket in Aurora. He was an avid fan of the Beatles and enjoyed spending time working on race cars.

Eric was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. His memory will live on in the hearts of everyone he touched.

He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Colleen (Ogert) Hardekopf; two daughters, Brandy Hardekopf, Tiffanie (Uriel) Ponce; three grandchildren, Bailey Elizabeth Bryant, Collin Thomas Bryant, and Benjamin Clark Kent Ponce; three brothers, Eugene Hardekopf, Earl (Maureen) Hardekopf, and Edwin Hardekopf; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Estella (Frausto) Hardekopf; two brothers, Edward Hardekopf and Ernest Hardekopf.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506. 630-631-5500

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 11. 2026 at 6:00 PM at DALEIDEN MORTUARY; Fr. Frederick Peterson, O.S.B. will officiate. Interment will be private.

Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Eric’s family.

Arrangements entrusted to Daleiden Mortuary, Aurora, Illinois – providing funeral and cremation services to Aurora, Montgomery, Sugar Grove, Oswego, Batavia, Yorkville and surrounding communities.