Obituaries
Doris June Hunt
October 12, 1929 - April 2, 2018
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VISITATION
April 8, 2018 | 1-5:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - April 9, 2018 | 11 ;00 A.M.
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Baker Memorial United Methodist Church
307 Cedar Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Private
Doris June Hunt age 88, of St. Charles passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family April 2, 2018. She was born in Chicago to Paul and Jane Howey. Doris attended Calumet H.S. in 1945. She met her future husband at Marshall Fields when he sold her the fabric for her prom dress. They were married in 1948. Prior to marrying her husband Max she was a Lab Technician at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago.
Doris will be fondly remembered for her charitable and philanthropic work. She was a volunteer at Delnor Hospital, an active member of P.E.O. Chapter K.B., a founding member of the St. Charles Art and Music Festival, and CASA Kane County. Doris was an active supporter of Fox Valley Hospice, Tri-City Family Services, Lazarus House, and Riverwoods Christian Center. She was a Stephens Minister and choir member at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a member since 1956. Doris was active in several Playmakers Productions, and as a lover of the arts, supported St. Charles Singers and Elgin Community College. Doris was a recipient of the William D. Barth Award for Human Services and a was honored, with her husband Max, by a sculpture on the St. Charles River Corridor reflecting and exemplifying volunteerism. Doris will always be remembered for her heartfelt personal notes she wrote to countless people.
Above all, Family was the most important thing in her life. Doris enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards and games especially “Hand and Foot” with family and friends, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Doris enjoyed her collecting Santa, Angels, Bells and especially her beloved Keewaydin Island Sea Shells.
She is survived by 5 children, Steve (Polly) Hunt, of St. Charles, Jeffrey (Cheri) Hunt, of St. Charles, Greg (Frank Sajtar) Hunt, of Naples, FL David (Douglas Bella) Hunt, of Wayne, and Jennifer (Keith) Kesner, of St. Charles, Son-in-law Robert (Cheryl) Beebe, St. Augustine, FL, 8 Grandchildren, Justin (Christy) Beebe, Sarah (Ben) Borgmeyer, Leslie Hunt, Mary (Anthony) LeCuyer, Oliver (Erin) Hunt, Max Ian Hunt, Gavin Hunt and Lee Kesner, 6 Step-grandchildren, Sally (Ian) Albenesius, Carly Smith, Anneliese (Jason) Smith Pesch, and Nina Smith and Cloe and Avery Smith-Westphall, 9 Great-grandchildren, Cohen Beebe, Rylan, Kailee and Makenna Borgmeyer, Eliza Faulds and Julian Siebold, Camille and Couper LeCuyer, and Eden Albenesius, and her beloved sister Sally Lind and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Max L. Hunt, daughter Deborah J. “Debbie” Beebe, granddaughter Lauren, sister Emily, and brother David.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 9, 2018 at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. Rev. Mary Zajac will officiate. Burial will be private. Visitation will be 1-5:00 P.M. Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois 60174.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, CASA Kane County, and St. Charles Singers.
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Kim and Phil Collins from Naples, FL
"What a wonderful lady Doris was. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hunt family."
Chris & Kristi (Yurs) Johnson from Geneva, IL
"I have such fond memories of Doris from growing up with Justin and Sarah and fun times spent together at her home. Anytime I would see Doris over the years she always had a smile on her face and was such a joy to talk to. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to the entire family."
Faught Family from West Chicago, IL
"Doris was one of sweetist person I’ve ever known. She will be truly missed by many. May she find peace in the kingdom of God. And may He bring peace to her family and friends."
The Cordogan Family/Cordogan’s Pianoland from St. Charles/ Geneva, IL
"Our condolences & love go out to the family, We will fondly remember Doris and her love for the arts, among the many other segments of our community that she enriched. Her vision, support & encouragement enabled many to experience the arts and helped others to continue to do what they love. Her generosity is only matched by that of her late husband, Max Hunt. Together their support for the arts enabled its survival & growth in our community. We have such great admiration for the entire Hunt family and their community involvement. Doris & Max’s legacy of generosity is continued through this strong family tree. Our family is forever grateful for all of your support throughout the years. Doris, you will be missed but never forgotten."
Vicki Timm White from Batavia, IL
"Steve and Family, I am sorry for your loss. May you all be comforted by the memories you made with your mother. My prayers are with you."
Incandela Family from Wayne, IL
"We all benefited so greatly from the richness she brought to our community. She was a wonderful woman, so generous with her time and care. Our thoughts are with her family. I know how much she’ll be missed."
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Goll from Naperville, IL
"Our condolences to you, Steve, and the rest of your family. You know how great a mother she was by the way her children have turned out. She seemed to be a pillar of the St Charles community and will be missed by all who knew her. Again our condolences and may she Rest In Peace."
Zirfas Family from Winter Haven, FL
"Doris was a wonderful woman, mother and grandmother. Although she was none of these to us by blood, she was every bit of them to us! She was a wonderful friend. She will be missed. Prayers to all the family and those that were fortunate to be touch by her in some way. We love and miss you Doris."
Cindy Doll (Brown) from Perham, MN
"Dear Steve and the Hunt Family: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Though I did not have the pleasure of meeting her, she was such an inspiration to so many in the St. Charles area. Again, my heartfelt sympathies."
Emily Ellsworth from Wheaton, IL
"I send heartfelt condolences to the entire Hunt family. What a legacy of love, family, volunteerism, and championing of the arts she left behind. Peace to all."
Suzanne Dawson from Hartland , WI
"Sending love and prayers to the entire Hunt Family. I so enjoyed getting to know your parents over the years. I first met them at a cast party for “ You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” and at many celebrations for the arts in years after. Whether is was an event after a High School concert or musical or an event after a Mostly Madrigal/ St. Charles Singers performance- your Mom was always there. Sending hugs to David, Jennifer, Greg and Jeff who I befriended over he years. God speed and God Bless you Doris."
Karen Wilke Heyse from St. Louis, , MO
"What a dear sweet lady Doty was. She was incredibly special to my beloved brother Randy Wilke. He adored her and she adored him and because of that relationship, we grew to adore Doris. Her soft spoken gentle words always had a tinge of wisdom and love attached to them. I loved her precious notes and cards and I will miss them. She was a true example of how we all should learn to love the people we meet, no matter their background, their quirks, or their life journeys. We lost a great person, but heaven gained another angel."
Frank and Teresa Gonzalez from Saint Charles, IL
"There are some people that go through this life unnoticed, and there are others that leave their mark on this life and when they finally leave the world and those who knew them are better because of them. Doris was one of those for she was able to touch the heart of all that knew her and made with great humility a change to her community. Teresa and I are sorry that we are in Florida and cannnot be there to say good by, but we know that for sure we will meet her one day at the other side, that this out faith and the faith that Doris lived by"
Sue Klinkhamer from St Charles, IL
"I don't even know where to begin to say how special Doris was (and will always be) to St Charles and to me. She is one of those women who lived her best life every day and we all benefited from her gentle ways. Her notes and phone calls got me through many a tough day at City Hall. She was ahead of her time which is why I admired and adored her. My sympathies to all of the wonderful Hunts. It was my privilege to know Doris"
Terry A. Christianson from St. Charles, IL
"My deepest sympathies to the entire Hunt Family. Doris was a wonderful person who always brought a smile to my face when ever I saw her. Much love to all."
Michelle Jones from San Francisco, CA
"Sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Such an amazing woman.. Such an amazing family. May your countless memories be of comfort in your time of grief."
Jennifer Gomoll from St. Charles, IL
"Keeping the Hunt family close in my thoughts and prayers! I was blessed to meet Doris during my short time at CASA. What a wonderful and gentle woman. We are all blessed to have known her."
Dan and Polly Leman from Roanoke, IL
"We were sorry to hear of your dear mother's passing. She was such a kind and gracious woman. You are all in our prayers."