Aldona "Donna" Boboch

Aldona 'Donna' Boboch was born in Szydlowiec, Poland on November 24, 1935, the third child of Maria and Feliks Rogulski and Sister to Richard and Irena. Aldona survived World War II as a child and immigrated with her family from Poland to the United States in 1950 arriving at Ellis Island.

Beloved Mother to Krysia and Eve Boboch. Predeceased by her husband Mitchell Boboch and her first-born Daughter. Beloved 'Ciocia Aldona' and 'Mama Donna' to family and friends.

Devout Catholic and member of St Joseph's Parish.

Avid supporter of St. Jude Children's Hospital and the Morton Arboretum.

A lifelong passion for music, cinema, books, animals, nature and flowers.

Author of 3 books: Mama Donna's Secrets; life lessons learned and wisdom to share with future generations; As I Remember It: her life story; and Mama Donna's Friends and Family Recipes from Around the World.

Aldona talked about her life journey in her memoirs and here's an abbreviated excerpt from her book:

"My life I fully realize now at my sage age, is a gift: as life is to everyone that is born to this world. It is a gift that unwraps its lessons to us each day of our lives. We learn by living, and hopefully, remember the lessons as we grow older and wiser. My life so far, contained every single element of its vast possibilities. The difference is contained in the choices we make… There is not a day that goes by that I am not grateful to God for my… wonderful family and friends; to love and to live out this precious gift of life…"

Aldona touched so many lives with her warmth and light. She had an extraordinary gift for uplifting everyone around her –always finding an encouraging word or way to make even strangers smile. She called these small, meaningful acts of kindness Holy Moments –ordinary moments made sacred by spreading joy, hope or comfort when it's needed. In her honor, let's keep creating and sharing our own Holy Moments.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downers Grove, IL followed by an inurnment at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery in Niles, IL. In lieu of flowers, the Boboch family would be deeply touched by donations in Aldona's name to her beloved charities; St. Jude's Children Hospital, The Morton Arboretum and St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines. For additional information please call 630-852-8000 or visit us at westsuburbanfh.com