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John Daraban Obituary
AURORA - John Daraban, 87, of Aurora passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at his home.
He was born Feb. 16, 1925, in Aurora, Ill.
John was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion Band Association and the Knights of Columbus No. 736. He was a band director at Roanoke High School for many years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Mabel "Penny" Daraban; his daughter, Joan (Mario) Monterubio; his sons, John (Nancy) Daraban, David (Jeanne) Daraban and Jeffrey (Barbara) Daraban; his 11 grandchildren: Marc, Melinda, Amy, Julie, Michael, Eric, Nathan, Allison, Catherine (Kris), Gregory and Sarah; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rozalia Lugosi Daraban Balog; his father, Peter Daraban; his stepfather, Demeter Balog; his brothers, Peter, George and Louis; and by his sister, Rose Wendling.
A memorial visitation and prayer service will be held Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Roanoke.
Entombment will be private. Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Daleiden Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora.
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The Family of Rick & Mary Kay Riviere
Rick Riviere
August 24, 2012
Mr. Daraban taught me 60 play the trumpet from grade school through high school. An accomplished musician, he was always a pleasant, positive influence to all he met! My condolensces to his family and friends.
LouAnn Daraban-Horsley
August 15, 2012
Dear Father in Heaven, with open arms welcome Uncle John into your Heavenly Kingdom, while those of us still here on earth look forward to that glorious day when we will all be together again. Amen.
Kevin Hansen
August 11, 2012
Good bye Uncle John, we will miss you for now. We will meet again someday. Kevin and Sue Hansen
August 10, 2012
Joan,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your dear family as you grieve the loss of your dad.
Ross & Nancy Gingrich
Jim and Joyce Micheletti
August 10, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I personally never met your dad but Jim tells me he was a terrific guy, liked by many and will be remembered always. May you have comfort knowing he is at peace with the Lord.
Beth (Vogel) Roseman
August 9, 2012
Joan-- Condolences to you and all the Daraban family. Your dad was a good man who will surely be missed. I have fond memories of times at your home when we were kids. May God bless and comfort you.
August 9, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father & husband. He was a wonderful man & we will always remember him.
John & Nancy Ladendorf, St. Louis, Mo.
Kammy Blunier
August 9, 2012
Our sympathies from our family to yours. So sorry for your loss.
August 9, 2012
I mostly only talked with John at St. George's - ALWAYS so friendly. I shall miss seeing him. My sincerest condolences to his family. As we lovingly say in Romanian: IN VECI POMENIREA LUI (May his memory be eternal). Nellie Tifrea Smith
Marge Rogge
August 9, 2012
Your Dad was a good friend, neighbor, and dedicated teacher. I will never forget marching in the band and his ever smiling face!
Jayne Frerichs
August 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss. John was a great man and will be missed. Praying for the family.
Sherri Aeschleman
August 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss, your dad was a great teacher, he will be greatly missed.he is in a better place, GOD is good, peace be with you and your family. Tom and Sherri Aeschleman
August 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers..Ceil (DeWig)Johnson, Fort Myers, Florida
August 9, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Dan and Sue Nash
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