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Alexandra “Ali” Broshar
June 19, 1995 - January 22, 2023
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With extreme sadness we announce the passing of Alexandra (Ali) Broshar. Ali passed away peacefully at her home in St. Charles Sunday, Jan. 22, following a courageously fought long term illness.
Ali was 27 years old. The daughter of John and Lori Broshar, born on June 19, 1995 in Elgin, IL. She was a graduate of St. Charles North High School and attended The New School in New York City. It was there she was following her passion for fashion and journalism.
Ali was creative, driven and founded Ali’s Creations at the age of 14. She had a design trademarked and made Forbes The Next Crop: Grade-School Entrepreneurs 2010.
Ali took honors classes and played competitive tennis. She enjoyed frequent roles at Steel Beam Theater in St. Charles. Ali was able to navigate her entrepreneurial business and schoolwork while fighting her illness. No small feat as she endured many long-term hospital stays.
Ali was survived by her parents, her brothers Connor and Ryan along with her paternal Grandmother Joan Broshar, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and her beloved dog Bentley. Ali is reunited in heaven with her maternal grandparents Phyllis and Bernel Favaro, step-grandfather Jack Morris, paternal grandfather James Broshar, great grandmothers Jennie Easterling, Cecil Broshar, Katrine Schumann and her cherished dog Simba.
The funeral services will be a private family event. Donations in Ali’s memory may be made to The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS) and G-PACT for Gastroparesis and Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction at https://tmsforacure.org/give-2/ or https://g-pact.org/donate, respectively.
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Jill & Brian Wright from Elgin, IL
"We are so so very sorry for your loss. We cannot begin to understand your pain, but hope good memories will help lessen the hurt and ease your pain."
Allison C. from Syracuse, NY
"Every encounter I've had with Ali was beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss, she was so strong."
Donelle & Alan Huth from Geneva, IL
"Ali was incredible! The battles she fought for her health over so many years while maintaining her courage, her drive and determination to live are awe-inspiring to us all.She was creative, intelligent and kind - always grateful and giving. Ali was, and will be, an inspiration to us all.Many of us still have some of the jewelry she designed for Eliza Jane. And, we are glad she was able to attend Parsons to pursue her love of fashion.We send all the Broshars our love."
Cheryl Mueller from Crystal Lake, IL
"I am so sorry John and Lori. My prayers for you, Connor and Ryan are being sent. It seems like Ali was a talented and brave girl. Blessings to you and her family and friends.Cheryl"
Julie Lombardo from Flower Mound , TX
"May God carry you all now through this chapter of grief and loss. This journey has been long and hard on all of you. Ali had your love and support throughout her battle. Thank you for being her warriors. I am so very sorry. Thinking and praying for you. May God surround you and comfort you and bring you to a place of peace in the coming days."
Alberta Crescenzo from St. Charles , IL
"John and Lori and family. I was do saddened to here about your beloved Ali. May she rest in heaven free from all the pain and isolation. May the Lord give you strength during these difficult times."
Donalyn Bruzzini from Naples , FL
"Lori and family, what a beautiful daughter. The fact that she accomplished so very much while battling that disease just says what an amazingly courageous strong young woman she was. Im so very very sorry for your deep loss. I hope that you are comforted by knowing she is no longer suffering or in pain. My very sincerest sympathies and many hugs to you all. Praying for your comfort and peace my sweet friend, xoxo"
Cindy Pauer from St. Charles , IL
"Lori, John & family…my deepest condolences to all of you. Ali was such a brave & amazing young woman, who has left her mark on everyone’s heart. May the Lord comfort you with the peace that transcends all understanding, and replace your tears with the wonderful memories you have of her. Sending love and hugs to you all. ❤️🙏"
Jim O’Brien from Elgin, IL
"So sorry for your loss. I join you and your family in celebrating the wonderful and courageous life of your beautiful Ali. May she rest in pain free peace."
Shelly Carey from Maple Grove, Mn, MN
"John,Lori,Connor and Ryan, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ali has such a beautiful spirit and I was blessed to know her from her early childhood into her adult years. May God bless Ali and May her spirit rest in heaven. May God be with you all as you grieve your loss and May your memories help you through your pain. I love you all, Shelly"
Mary Roach from Wayne, IL
"Dear Lori and Family,I cannot possibly imagine the amount of devotion and care you gave to Ali. Nor can I imagine your grief. Against all odds she accomplished so much in her short life. Know that you did everything, absolutely everything to make and keep her comfortable. Love and peace to you all."
Annie Black from New York, NY
"Ali was my go to person senior year of high school and some time beyond ❤️ We were together through so much, and I loved just sitting on her bedroom floor with her and Simba, and having each other's backs in our boy domindated CS class. She always had such a unique perspective on life (and style!). My memories of her and the family are so fond, and I am so sorry for your loss"
Molly Stephens from Naperville, IL
"Sending my deepest sympathy over the loss of your beautiful daughter. May you find comfort and peace with time and in knowing she is also at peace. Molly"
Dan Horwich & Jaimie Altman from Glenview, IL
"John & Family,We are so very sorry to hear the loss of your beloved daughter Ali.We hope in time the pain fades and the beautiful memories shine forever.Dan & Jaimie"
Phil Smith from Libertyville, IL
"My sincere condolences. I wish I had a magic wand that you could have. Heavy heart and Prayers.P"
Jane Olesen Richardson from Bettendorf, IA
"Our deepest condolences on the loss of your sweet Ali! She sounds like she touched many lives and left a great legacy!"