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VONDA URBAN Obituary

Vonda Urban, 92, native of Massachusetts, Theosophist, musician, astrologer; passed away June 3, 2011, after a brief illness. Vonda was a vibrant part of Chicago's entertainment scene in the 50's and 60's, and developed a following with her work as an instructor of dance at the Aragon Ballroom, and later as a spiritual teacher. Her passing is a great loss to the Theosophical community. She is survived by an extended surrogate family; and many admirers, including her best friend Rodger George; and her nieces Teena and Deborah Urban, and Jeannette Davie. A celebration of her life is being planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL, 36104. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com. "Thou canst not travel on the path before thou hast become that Path itself."

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 12, 2011.

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Thank you R. F. Hert ([email protected]

Robert F. Hert

September 1, 2011

During my association with Vonda she had a premanition that I would be successful in the Dance World

Robert F. Hert

September 1, 2011

Collection of Sun TImes clippings 1957 Harvest Moon Ball

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September 1, 2011

Terry & I on stage Chicago Harvest Moon Ball Vonda one of many judging 1957

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September 1, 2011

Close up Terrry & I 1957

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Description of Winners

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Chicaggo Sun Times personal clippings of Terry and I far left Vonda Judged this Harvest Moon Ball dance competition

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Harvest Moon Ball 1957 winners

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Robert F. Hert/Terry Rowan far left, Robert/Terry far right winners 1957 Harvest Moon Ball Chicago Stadium

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Vonda Judge far right along stage at Chicago Stadium Harvest Moon Ball 1957

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Chicago Stadium Harvest Moon Ball 2,500 people

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Aragon Ballroom 4

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Aragon Ballroom 3

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Aragon Ballroom 2

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Vonda dancing the Cha Cha with 400 club member back stage at Aragon B allroom

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Vonda far left Judge at 1957 Harvest moon ball Grand Ballroom Sheraton Hotel Chicago

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rOBERT F. HERT

August 3, 2011

Hello My name is Robert F. Hert. Vonda was a mentor to me. I was her protege` and dance partner when she taught a the Irving Park YMCA and later at the Aragon Ballroom. She judged me in the 1957 Harvest Moon Ball at the Chicago Stadium. Many fond memories I danced with her sister Olga also. I was part of the magic circle on Sundays when she demonstrated and taught. We auditioned potential 400 club applicants for membership. She is the catalist to my succdessful carreer as a Professional. Please contact me. [email protected] Thank you RObert F. Hert (rnorthunique@yahoo,com

Robert F. hERT

August 3, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pam King

June 14, 2011

Namaste !

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