Lois J. Aurand, 87
Lois J. Aurand nee Nelson, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 87. Beloved wife of George D.; loving mother of Linda G. Loda, Robert R. (Catherine), David N. (Tina) and William G. (Nancy); proud grandmother of Christy (Patrick) McLaughlin, Laurie (Joseph) Sabath, Carolyn Matz and Elizabeth, Alexandra, Spencer, Jacob and Elijah Aurand; dear great grandmother of Patrick McLaughlin, Joseph and Adelaine Sabath, Kieran, Keanan and Killian McLaughlin and Carlina and George Matz. Member of Westchester P.E.O. Chapter GN and longtime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. Lois also played in the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and sang in the Elmhurst Choral Union and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Choir. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St. Private interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the United Ostomy Associations of America, P.O. Box 512, Northfield, MN 55057; the American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, 60181; or the Alzheimer’s Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, 60631. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
Peter Cairo, 89
Peter Cairo, long-time resident of Elmhurst and Bloomingdale, passed away on March 4 surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 89. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Celia (née DiVito) married for 66 years. Proud father of Mary (Jim) Rieber, Carmen (Jean) Cairo, Laura (Gary) Johnson, Diane (Harry) Howarth and Caroline Cairo. Devoted brother of Caroline (the late Gus Nudo and Nick) Speroni, Louis (Rosemary) Cairo and Rosalie (Marco) Benassi. Fond Brother in law of the late Fr. John DiVito, the late Tony (Floria) DiVito, Emily (Guido) Melone and the late Ettore (Lydia) DiVito. Preceded in death by his parents Carmen and Maria, nee Sorrentino, Cairo.
Papa cherished his grandchildren Victor, Jimmy (Michelle), Jackie, Billy, Jenny (Matt) Crystal, Candice, Randy, Angela (Justin) Sean, Peter, Grace and Nicholas. He was blessed with four great grandchildren, Mikala, Jimmy, Fiona, Leonardo and one on the way. Uncle Pete’s many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews will keep him in their hearts. Pete’s legacy as a barber in the Elmhurst community (Pete’s Barber Shop) spanned generations of families that came to Pete for the best hair cut in town. Pete and Celia raised their family in the Mary Queen of Heaven parish and Pete was proud of his role as Head usher for Sunday mass and member of the Society of Villa Scontrone.
Always an amazing chef, Pete took great pride and pleasure in his cooking whether it was making a family meal or cooking for his comrades in the Elmhurst chapter of the Knights of Columbus. Pete was an avid sports fan who followed all Chicago teams but the White Sox and Blackhawks were his favorites. Golf became a passion in his life after retirement from cutting hair and he found much enjoyment as a ranger and starter at Salt Creek golf course along with the occasional round with his golf buddies. He also found his fountain of youth while spending time with family and friends in the sunshine of Palm Springs, CA.
A special thanks to his caregivers and the staff of the Claremont of Hanover Park. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 7 at Salerno-Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle. Interment to follow on cemetery grounds of the church. Arrangements provided by family members. For additional info call 630-889-1700.
