Elizabeth "Betty" Fidler

Elizabeth Fidler Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Fidler, 91, of Aurora, Ill., passed away July 16, 2007, at home surrounded by her family.
Born Sept. 14, 1915, in Sugar Grove, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth Hankes.
She was a graduate of Madonna High School. A homemaker, she was a member of Annunciation Church, Annunciation VIP's Golden Agers, Ladies of Columbus, Monthly Card Club and the Phoenix Club.
She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Marilyn) Fidler Jr. of Aurora, Ronald (Deanna) Fidler of Sycamore and Richard (Christine) Fidler and Dale (Bonnie) Fidler, both of Aurora; 10 grandchildren, Gary (Susan) Fidler of North Aurora, Linda (Jerry) Decker of Aurora, Brenda (John) Quinn of Aurora, Joseph (Lara) Fidler of Genoa, Donald (Chris) Fidler of Sycamore, Karen (Todd) Sunderlage of Genoa, Monica (Dan) Block of McHenry, Kathy (Gary) Michaels of Hinckley, Carolyn Fidler of Aurora and Kimberly (Kevin) Becker of Fort Meyers, Fla.; 14 great-grandchildren, Melissa and Mathew Fidler, Brittany and Hayley Decker, Trace and Erin Fidler, Megan and Morgan Fidler, Blake and Brooke Sunderlage, Jordyn and Madyson Block and Paul and Grace Michaels; a sister-in-law Shirley Hankes; many nieces and nephews; and her loving caretaker, Eva.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Fidler Sr.; a son, Gary; her parents; four brothers, Herman, Paul, Donald and Raymond Hankes; and three sisters, Anna Klomhaus, Leona Stansel and Helen Lemaster.
The family would like to thank the staff of Vitas Hospice for the special care that was given to her.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vitas Hospice, The American Heart Association, Annunciation Education Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.
A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1820 Church Road in Aurora, with Fr. George Glover, O.S.B., celebrating. Interment will follow at Marywood Cemetery in Aurora. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave. in Montgomery.
For information, call (630) 897-1196.

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Published by Daily Chronicle from Jul. 18 to Jul. 20, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Fidler

9 Entries

Fran Adams

July 19, 2007

Steve, Ron, Rich, Dale and families,
Your Mom was a beautiful, loving lady. May God's gentle care comfort you and bring you peace in your sorrow.
My deepest sympathy and prayers.

Dennis Bleck

July 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Gerald and Carol Hankes

July 18, 2007

Steve, Ronnie, Rich, Dale and families. Rita and Larry called last night. Sorry to hear about the loss of mom. Aunt Betty was a favorite aunt. I loved her laugh and spirit. We'll be in touch. The Alabama Hankes family, Gerry, Carol, Doug, Mark, Joe, and Ted.

Bob & Sandy Weirich

July 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Please know we are thinking of you.

Gary Hankes

July 17, 2007

Our Sympathy

JIm and Judy Teter

July 17, 2007

By way of the computer, we learned about the loss of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy.

Richard Grosso

July 17, 2007

Our Sympathy

Dick and Kay Grosso

Susan {Cinto} Argenta

July 17, 2007

When you remember me...it means you have carried something of who I am with you...that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are....It means that even after I die you can still see my face...hear my voice...and speak to me in your heart... For as long as you remember me..I am never entirely lost.
My dear Kindered spirit and friend.
I love you always. Susan

Gerald & Patricia Platt

July 17, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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