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Ivory Lee Daniels, age 66, of North Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Ivory was born on September 29, 1958, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Thelma and John Daniels. A beloved husband, father, sibling, and friend, Ivory touched the lives of many with his infectious kindness, joy, and unwavering love.
Ivory is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Tanya Daniels, daughter Antonia (Adam) Wesselink, grandchildren Aedon and Christian Wesselink, siblings Dorothy Jean Glenn, Ellen Jewel (Joey) Scott, Frank (Ida) Daniels and Eddie (Vera) Daniels, and numerous other family members and friends who will cherish his memory forever. Ivory was preceded in death by his father John Daniels, mother Thelma Daniels, and siblings John Leo Moore, Willie James Daniels, Al Freddie Daniels and Theodor Daniels.
Ivory grew up in Chicago and attended Holy Cross Elementary School, Chicago Vocational High School, Chicago State University, and Keller School of Management for his Master of Business Administration. Ivory retired from Northrop Grumman after 36 years where he held top security clearance as a Financial Analyst.
Ivory had a passion for life that was visible through his love of travel, dancing, golf and budgeting. In his retirement, Ivory dedicated his life to volunteerism. For the past 6 years, Ivory was a volunteer at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital where he transported patients to appointments and cared for their family members. In addition, Ivory was a transitional housing mentor with Bridge Communities, an organization helping to move individuals from homelessness to self-sustainability.
Ivory was a dedicated member of the DuPage A.M.E. Church family, and throughout the years he served on multiple teams including the Usher Board, Hospitality Team and Reach Food Pantry.
May Ivory's beautiful soul rest in peace, and may his family and friends be comforted by the memories of his exceptional life. For further information call Yurs Funeral Home 630-584-0060
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Windy Rager
May 23, 2025
Today I was given sad new my friend. That you are no longer here. I'm deeply saden by this news. My heart brakes knowing I will not see you wonder face in Costco any more. Or have you check in on me and ask how I'm doing. Or talk about you and your wonderful wife are doing for the weekend with the purchase you are about pay for. And most of all I will truly miss our conversation about God. And sharing in each other's storys . I loved hearing every word of our conversations. I will miss you smile, your joy you brought me especially on my hard days when I was working. But I know we will see you again in heaven until then friend You are missed. Xo
Dear heavenly Father, my you comfort Mr. Ivory family in this time of great loss to a good man. My you take special care of Mrs. Tanya as she walks though this difficult time my you wrap you arms around her and comfort heart heart Lord. Amen
Lisa Kinder
April 22, 2025
I had the pleasure of meeting and taking care of Ivory for a short time and I was honored and blessed in doing so. May Ivory rest in peace as he is no longer in pain.
Howard Smith III
April 14, 2025
Our prayers and condolences go to the Daniel family longtime hometown friend from Blytheville Arkansas.
Howard Smith III Family.
Rest Well my Brother
Natasha & Kevin Murphy
April 13, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss Tanya, Toni, Adam and the whole family. Prayers to all of you! On the few brief occasions I met Ivory, he was just an amazing man! I could tell the first time I met him he had a huge heart and would do anything for his family and those he cared about!
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Michael L. Smith
April 12, 2025
Michael Louis Smith, close friend of Ivory Daniels at Holy Cross Grammar School. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the family.
Alice Lively
April 12, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Ivory touched so many lives and will be deeply missed. What a wonderful man.
Frank Daniels
April 11, 2025
Love you brother. Rest in peace. Frank
Carl Michels
April 11, 2025
My most sincere condolences to the Daniels family. I knew Ivory as our career paths crossed at Northrop Grumman. Ivory was always one of my favorite individuals who will be remembered for his work ethic, immeasurable kindness, impeccable character, sense of humor and great smile. It was truly an honor to know such a great man!
Tom & Paulette Petro
April 9, 2025
Tanya & Toni, I just heard about Ivory my deepest condolences. Ivory worked for me for many years at Northrop, but more than that we became good friends. We shared many memories from playing basketball together. He was a dedicated worker who could always be counted on. A man like him was truly loved b all who knew him
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