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Elmer Forni Obituary

Forni, Elmer J. 93, of Aurora passed away on April 4, 2013. He was born on July 9, 1919 in Geneva, IL the son of Jack and Rose Forni. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. Elmer was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Aurora. He was retired from Burgess Norton. Elmer enjoyed woodworking and puzzles but above all he enjoyed the company of his family and was a devoted husband to his wife Mary for 60 years before her passing in 2005. He is survived by his children, Clara Morton, Denny Forni, Allen (Janice) Forni and Kay (Forni) Williams; son-in-law, Jim Ackley; 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Ann Jaschob, Louis (Sandy) Forni, Helen McDonald, and Joe (Barbara) Forni; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary and daughter, Carolyn Ackley. Family will be receiving guests on Monday, April 8, 2013 from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm at Dieterle Memorial Home 1120 S. Broadway Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:00 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 720 Hardin Ave. Aurora, IL. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Aurora, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Guiding Light Hospice. Dieterle Memorial Home 630-897-1196 www.dieterlememorialhome.com

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Published by Beacon News on Apr. 7, 2013.

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angela forni

April 17, 2013

Im so sorry Dad that I did not know of your passing. You will always be my father in law in my heart. I loved you dearly and loved your teasing even more. You were the kindest man I have ever known and you will be so greatly missed. I will see you once again though. You, Mom and Carolyn which I talk to so often. Always your daughter in law

Mary Rukas Crockett

April 8, 2013

So sorry to hear this. I love your family so much and we have great memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol (Rukas) Doemland

April 8, 2013

Rest In Peace Elmer! You,Mary and all the kids were wonderful neighbors on Fulton St. We also had a lot of fun on vacations to Wisc. and you guys playing cards with my mom and dad!!! Those definetly were "the good old days"!!!!

Sally Forni Arturi

April 7, 2013

You will be so missed, Uncle Elmer! Always such a bright spot at all the family reunions, a handsome and fun Uncle all the way through my lifetime! I'll always remember your laugh and bright smile when you would see me, even as recently as last summer! I'm so blessed to have had you in my life for the 50+ years I have. I'll always remain your niece Little Sally Saucer! Rest in Peace & Paradise, what a wonderful Uncle you have been!

Sherry Hickey

April 7, 2013

Clara, Alan, Denny and Kay, so sorry for your loss. You were so bless to have had your Father for so many years. May all the great memories you had and shared with your Dad remain with you in the coming weeks to give you comfort. Wish I could be there to give you comfort but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sherry (Gutierrez) Hickey, Sparta, Tn.

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