Obituaries
Hildegard E. Lauber
February 8, 1939 - May 28, 2024
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VISITATION
May 31, 2024 | 4:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Friday - Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles
- Funeral Services
- June 1, 2024 | 10:30 A.M. Saturday
- Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles
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Burial Location
Prairie Cemetery
Hildegard (Hildy) Lauber, age 85, of St. Charles, IL died peacefully Tuesday May 28 at The Pearl of Elgin.
She was born February 8, 1939 in Elgin, Illinois.
Hildy was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Elgin, IL. She grew up and raised her boys in Elgin’s North End. Hildy graduated from Elgin High School in 1957 and attended Lake Forest College. She met future husband Arnie when they both worked at Sears in Downtown Elgin. Arnie is still fond of saying, “I get everything at Sears, even my wife”. Hildy worked at the Union National Bank, David C. Cook Publishing and First Card. Hildy was also actively raising her sons Tom and Jim, and she served many roles in their activities, including Den Mother, Room Mother, McKinley School PTA and lifelong supporter of her children. Hildy was an avid sports fan and a die-hard White Sox fan, a trait which she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She was a constant presence at youth football, basketball and baseball games as the proud mother and grandmother of the players. In their retirement, she and Arnie split their time between Illinois and Brooksville, FL Hildy was a quilter, and left behind her beautiful quilts for her family to remember her by.
She is survived by her husband of more than 60 years, Arnold, her son Thomas (Susan), son James (Heidi), grandchildren Andrew, David, Michael and Joshua Lauber, and Chelsea and Michael Niles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto Fiedler and Anna (Rippberger) Fiedler.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday June 1 at Yurs Funeral Home in St Charles. Burial will be at Prairie Cemetery in St. Charles, Illinois. Visitation will be held Friday May 31 from 4-7:30 PM at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles, IL and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday June 1. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Paul’s United Church of Christ in Elgin or to Anderson Humane in South Elgin, IL.
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Reverend David Ritt and Carol Ritt from Aurora Illinois, IL
"We send our sincere sympathy to you, Arnie, and your children and grandchildren. Hildy became a dear wife , mother, grandmother, and honorary classmate of the Dundee class of "57 upon marrying you. We so enjoyed our bi-monthly gatherings at the Squire and summer luncheons once a year in Geneva when the Kennekes from Oregon, the Starks from Dundee, and we from Aurora would celebrate friendship. We remember Hildy as a kind, gracious, sincere, and supportive woman. May our Lord grant you peace and many joyful memories of your earthly years together."
Gayle Nelson from Sparta, TN
"I am so sorry for your family loss. I worked with Hildy at Cooks Publishing. She was a wonderful, sweet woman. Always, talked about her husband and family. Loved being a wife and mother. I remember her laugh the most....."
Leslie Rippberger Viscioni from Piney Flats, TN
"Dear Arnie, Tom, Jim and family, I am so so sad to hear about the loss of sweet Hildy! The last time I saw you all was at my dad's funeral and I have to say that Arnie , you were the only person that actually made me smile that day. I'm so so sorry I didn't get those photos to you sooner. I can't believe they arrived on the morning after she died. I think that will be one of my biggest regrets for the rest of my life. She will definitely be missed. She was the sweetest, funniest and kindest woman I knew , I love you all and I'm praying for you and if there's anything you need, I hope you will reach out to me! All my love, Leslie"
Linda Rippberger from Piney Flats, TN
"So sorry to hear about Hildy, I won’t be able to be there because I’m in Tennessee now with my Family. I have so many fond memories of our gatherings together of the cousins."
Janet Foster from St Charles, IL
"I was sorry to hear of Hilde's passing (when Larry Kenneke let me know). My sympathies to you and your family."
David Carlucci from Randolph, NJ
"Jim,Very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May God be with you and your family during this time of your sorrow.Dave"
Mike Jones from Palatine, IL
"May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours."
Alexis VanKerkhove from Heath, TX
"We are so sorry for your loss. She seemed like a darling woman who was devoted to & loved her family and was very loved in return. My prayers are with your family."
Melissa Hayes & Ron Brechon from Cave City, AR
"Thinking of each member of Hildy’s family and wishing you peace that comes from knowing the memory of the one you loved will shine forever. What a blessing knowing she is finally at peace with her Lord and Savior. Love & Prayers to the entire family."
Vena Nopakun from Aurora, IL
"Jim, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts during this difficult time."
Kathy Fraas from Rlgin, IL
"Dear Arnie, I am so sorry for your loss. I will not be able to attend the service because I will be at my church for a funeral service at the same time. Please know that I am thinking about you and the rest of your family. Love Kathy"
Jack Sunderlage from Lehi, UT
"My deepest condolences to Arnie and their family. Hildy was a classmate in the Elgin High School class of 1957. While I haven't spoken to Hildy in many, many years, I remember her as having a zest for life and a friend to several. It was a privilege to call her friend. The world needs more Hildy Fiedler Lauber's!"
Becky shill from Brooksville , FL
"My sincere condolences to the family members & Arnie. We were great friends at High Point, in Florida. Love to the Lauber family,I will miss them."
Juanita R Mcconnell from Elgin, IL
"So sorry to have heard about your wife's passing. Blessings and prayers for you and your family. I'll miss your jokes."