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Questions about the Foundation, or interested in our Legacy Society? Please contact Yashica Weeks, CFRE, CAP®, director of gift planning, for more information.

phone: 630.598.5288
email: yashica@dupagefoundation.org

Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact

An ongoing series brought to you in partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation. It highlights the inspiring stories of local individuals, families, and businesses that have made or are making a lasting impact on our community through their generosity and leadership.

  • Read about the Villa Park native, Rae Rupp-Srch who leads by example and embodies the heart of a true servant leader in her community, published October 2023.

  • Read about the prosperous growth over the last 75 years of Itasca Bank & Trust Co., and the brothers behind it, Jack E. Mensching and James R. Mensching, published August 2023.

  • Read about the instrumental work Mark and Marcie Peterson have done to bring world-class art exhibits to DuPage County, and their work in benefiting a number of local causes, published June 2023.

  • Read about tireless advocacy and support for education and the environment of Chris and Susan Burke, published April 2023.

  • Read how Wheaton residents and engaged volunteers Joan and the late Dr. Joe Morrissey always valued people, education and community, published January 2023.

  • Read how restaurateur and humanitarian Hossein Jamali serves his community and the world, published November 2022.

  • Read about the woman who built the foundation for what would become one of our region’s largest hospitals, published September 2022.

  • Read about Naperville real estate developer Harold Moser and his wife, Margaret, published August 2022.

  • Read about Colonel Robert R. McCormick, legendary publisher, war hero and philanthropist, published July 2022.

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