The Daleiden Mortuary

03/17/2026

Daniel R. Peluse, 65, loving father of Sarah Peluse; dear brother of Michael (Kathy) Peluse, Donna (Ern) Trowbridge, Thomas (Theresa) Peluse, Marybeth (David) Nielsen, Lori (Bruce) Andreoni, Anthony (Diane) Peluse, Patricia (Jason) Rossaert, and William Peluse; cherished former husband and...

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03/11/2026

⚘ Honoring Loved Ones with Dignity & Care ⚘
At The Daleiden Mortuary, we understand how important it is to choose a casket that reflects the love, respect, and cherished memories you hold for your family member. We offer a thoughtfully curated selection of high‑quality caskets designed to meet a range of preferences, traditions, and budgets.
✨ Our Casket Collection Includes:
• Traditional wood caskets
• Elegant metal caskets
• Simple, dignified options
• Premium selections crafted with exceptional detail
Our team is here to provide gentle guidance, answer your questions, and support you through each step of the process. With compassion and respect at the heart of everything we do, we ensure every family receives the care and understanding they deserve.
If you need assistance or wish to learn more about our casket options, please know we are here for you.
The Daleiden Mortuary — Serving families with dignity, comfort, and unwavering support.

03/10/2026

🥞 Free Pancakes Alert! 🥞

Looking for something fun (and delicious) to do for breakfast this weekend? Daleiden Mortuary is giving away 4 FREE tickets to the Kiwanis All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to the first caller!

Bring your appetite and enjoy stacks of pancakes at a great community event.

Additional tickets: $10 at the door
Kids under 3: Eat free

📍 Aurora Central Catholic High School
1255 N. Edgelawn Drive
Aurora, IL 60506

📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

☎️ Call Daleiden Mortuary at 630-631-5500 to claim the 4 free tickets! 😋

03/05/2026

My blue-eyed blonde son Robert Grams’ story began July 15, 1992, and ended on February 22, 2026, due to a medical emergency. We called him Bobby. He preferred Robert with new acquaintances as he got older. At age two, his father was diagnosed with brain cancer and died in 2000. Sometimes as a...

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03/05/2026

Francis William Perez, of Aurora, Illinois, was born on January 22, 1978, and passed away on March 2, 2026.

Francis had a creative spirit and a deep love for learning. He enjoyed acting and appeared in several local plays, where he shared his talent and passion for the arts. In his free time, he...

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02/27/2026

Anthony Jude “Tony” O’Connell of North Aurora, IL passed away on February 26, 2026
at Avantara Aurora. He was born on October 10, 1957, in Dublin, Ireland to Anthony and
Philomena “Phyllis” O’Connell.
He took evening classes at Loyola University, Chicago for 10 years to earn his
Bachelor’s degree...

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02/27/2026

Susan “Sue” Thill passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by family, after 86 years full of laughter and love.

Even though Sue and her husband, Jim, both attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they didn’t meet until they went on a blind date in San Francisco,...

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02/25/2026

Today I’m especially proud to be a member of the Aurora Lions Club. 🦁💙

Our partnership with Fox Valley Park District is bringing free vision screenings directly into preschool classrooms — and it’s making a real difference for families.

Because of early detection, children are getting the help they need before vision problems impact learning.

One child is now wearing bright red glasses and seeing her world clearly. That’s why we serve.

Read the full story here:
https://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/clear-vision-bright-futures-aurora-lions-club-brings-free-screenings-to-fvpd-preschool-classrooms/

Joe and Michelle Kouba had just been talking about subtle changes they were noticing in 4-year-old daughter, Brinley. She was holding books closer to her face. She colored with her […]

02/23/2026

Frances Marie Perez, age 72, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026.

Frances was born on May 22, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, to William and Frances (Furlong) Perez. She was a proud graduate of Aurora College and went on to earn her master’s degree in accounting. A...

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02/16/2026

Michael Bermes, 31, of Aurora, IL passed away on February 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

At the age of 5, Michael was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Despite his physical limitations, he faced life with strength, resilience, and determination. He was a warrior who spent...

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02/11/2026

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02/11/2026

PSA: Daleiden Mortuary would like to pass along information regarding Aurora's "Lawn Mowing Support Program" for disabled seniors. 💚 Please forward to anyone who may be in need. 🫶