Daleiden Family History
For generations, families have trusted Daleiden Mortuary for compassionate, professional funeral and cremation services. Our goal is simple: to ease your burden and help you create a meaningful, affordable tribute that honors your loved one.We guide you through funeral planning, cremation options, memorial services, and celebrations of life for every budget. Our experienced funeral directors provide personalized care, helping families in Aurora, Illinois and surrounding communities create services that bring lasting peace of mind.
Founded in 1902 by Peter M. Daleiden, Daleiden Mortuary has remained family-owned for over a century. Through multiple generations, the Daleiden family has grown and modernized while staying deeply committed to serving the Aurora community with dignity and integrity.
In 2023, fourth-generation co-owner Stephanie Daleiden retired after 33 years of dedicated service to enjoy her new role as a first-time grandmother.
Today, the mortuary continues its legacy of compassionate care under the leadership of Anastasia Daleiden Yokosawa, providing a warm, home-like environment where families feel supported during life’s most difficult moments.
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Anastasia Daleiden Yokosawa Sr. Funeral Director, Embalmer
President, Owner
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JoAnn (Madar) Daleiden
Matriarch of the Daleiden Family
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Stephanie Daleiden Dolan
1989(Ret.) 2025
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Dominique Daleiden Yokosawa Student Intern / Social Media Director
Summer Student Intern
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Ralph C. Camp II
Sr. Funeral Director, Embalmer
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Jayson E. Knazur Chief of Staff
Sr. Professional AssociateFuneral Director Support
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Hugo Juarez Spanish Translator, Director of Maintenance
Sr. Professional AssociateFuneral Director's Assistant
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Taylor Elrod Licensed Funeral Director
Taylor Elrod is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with seven years of experience in funeral service. She joined Daleiden Mortuary in 2025 and is committed to providing compassionate, detail-oriented care to the families she serves.Taylor is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, a certified crematory operator, and a member of the Illinois Funeral Director's Association (IFDA), the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and the International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (ICCFA).Raised in Plainfield, Taylor lives in Oswego with her dog, Toby, and her cat, Ben, who are together, a very special part of her life.
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Viviana Fidis Professional Funeral Director Assistant
Viviana joined Daleiden Mortuary in 2024 as a Funeral Director Assistant. A lifelong Aurora resident, she is dedicated to supporting families with care and compassion during difficult times.With a background in healthcare, Viviana brings a thoughtful, attentive approach to every interaction—whether answering an initial call, assisting with arrangements, or helping create meaningful memorials that honor a loved one’s life. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is proud to assist families in both languages.She is a member of St. Joseph Church and, outside of work, enjoys spending time at home with her family and her two dogs, Bruiser and Remo.
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Sandy Bohr Professional Funeral Director Assistant
Sandy joined Daleiden Mortuary in 2025, bringing decades of administrative and community-based experience. Born and raised in Aurora, she attended East Aurora High School and Waubonsee Community College.She and her husband, Mike Bohr, raised three children while she managed the books for Bohr Enterprises for 27 years. Following the closure of the family business, Sandy served as Business Manager for St. Joseph Parish and oversaw operations at St. Joseph Cemetery for 10 years.After retiring, Sandy chose to return in a part-time role with Daleiden Mortuary where she continues her longstanding commitment to serving families and the Aurora community.
