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Toni Baumgartner Obituary
Toni Baumgartner, age 94, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1952, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025 at her home at Villa St. Benedict in Lisle, IL. She was born on September 3, 1930 in Syracuse, NY to Edwin and Angela Ostermeier.
Toni is survived by her loving children, Dan (Cathy) Baumgartner, Roxy (Steven Tench) Baumgartner, Steve (Sue) Baumgartner, Brad (Jeri) Baumgartner, Donna (Harland) Schaffer, Diane (Greg) Cook, John (Monica) Baumgartner, Susan (Will) Hansen, Rich (Jen) Baumgartner, and Patti (Tim Gallagher) Baumgartner; her cherished grandchildren, Matt (Katy) Baumgartner, Mike (Allie) Baumgartner, Scott (Lindsey) Baumgartner, Sara (Tom) Walcott, Sarah (Tim) Swiss, Eric (Jessie) Baumgartner, Kelly (Gytis) Savukynas, Lisa Baumgartner, Megan (Dan) O’Donovan, Kari (Shawn) Shaffer, Katy (Tom) Maglio, Kevin (Tilo) Hicky, Michael Hicky, Kevin (Meredith) Schaffer, Jen (Brayton) Jones, Shellie (Jonathan Hutchison) Schaffer, Becky (Kris) McFarland, Garrett Cook, Jake Baumgartner, Max Baumgartner, Kurt (Abby) Hansen, Amie (Mike) Schmitt, Jennifer Nix, Colin (Mary Kate) Baumgartner, Sloane Baumgartner, Cale Baumgartner, Katie (Ryan) Bagg, and Jeff Brown; her 30 adored great-grandchildren.
Toni was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Baumgartner; her grandson, Mark Baumgartner; her parents; her brother, Donald Ostermeier (who died on the same day 35 years ago), and her sister, Jeanette Lehner.
Toni was a graduate of Nazareth Academy, LaGrange, Class of 1948. She was a founding member of St. Raphael Catholic Church & School, Naperville, and a longtime volunteer at Benet Academy. She served as a secretary at Benet from 1965-1980 and swim coach from 1980-1990. She was a partner and co-owner of the family business Baumgartner Construction Company since 1965. Throughout her life, Toni enjoyed playing golf and sewing.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorial donations to be made for the Grotto at Sacred Heart Monastery, 1910 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532. Please write “Benedictine Sisters-Grotto†in the memo.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 1, 1:00-5:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 2, 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Monastery Chapel, 1910 Maple Ave., Lisle, with visitation one hour prior. A private family interment will be at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville, at a later date. For information please call 630/355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com
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The Dick & Arlene Ores family
June 2, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Toni´s family. Our next door neighbors for 42 years. God Bless a wonderful family.
Terri Garrity Meehan
June 1, 2025
Brad and family, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She and your dad were a big part of Benet and our teenage years. May they rest in peace.
Terri Garrity Meehan
Carol and Steve Vervoort
June 1, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the entire Baumgartner family. She was a great lady who raised a great family!!! She leaves a wonderful legacy to all who knew her.
Tim Drendel
May 31, 2025
Sorry to read about Toni. What a great legacy she leaves behind. I was so blessed to have grown up with all you in small town Naperville. Ron Toni and family is such an integral part of the fabric of Naperville and St. Peter and Paul Parish. God Bless Toni, Ron and y'all. Rest in peace Toni.
Jess Hubatch (Cena)
May 30, 2025
Toni was like a grandmother to me and meant a great deal to our family. I have countless memories of Sunday breakfasts spent with her growing up. Sending love from the entire Cena family!
MARY O'SULLIVAN
May 30, 2025
Diane, Donna and family
So sorry to hear about your Mother´s passing. She sounds like a wonderful woman with a beautiful life. Prayers and love for you at this difficult time. She will always be with you.
Love
Mary and Jerry 0´Sullivan and family.
Judy Marten
May 30, 2025
Toni was a remarkable woman. I had the pleasure and privilege of working with her on the Benet Board. Condolences to the Baumgartner family. She is with the angels now.
Sara Tenini
May 30, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the entire Baumgartner family. I remember her beautiful smile at Benet when she served as Secretary. Hers was certainly a life well lived! May she rest in peace.
Sara Case Tenini `75
Dave Grimes
May 30, 2025
What a wonderful lady. i will never forget her smile and positive attitude. She was a joy to be with.
Her legacy will live on thru her great children.
Dave Grimes
Mary Curran
May 29, 2025
Sorry to hear about your mom, Danny. What a good long life she had. Prayers to you & your family.
Tom Wehrli
May 29, 2025
Condolences to this great Family.
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