Aralia Taylor Obituary (1929

Aralia Emma Taylor, 96, retired executive secretary at Children’s Memorial Hospital, passed away at Generations Nursing Home in Niles, IL on December 18, 2025. Born in Oakes, North Dakota, she graduated from Truman High School in Truman, Minnesota, and briefly attended Mankato College in Mankato, Minnesota. Aralia grew up in the small town of Truman, where her mother raised her and seven siblings. She met her husband Dale whom she married in 1949. They moved to Chicago and there they raised their four children; Aralia was a very devoted and loving mother. Aralia and Dale loved dancing, cooking, bike riding, and going on road trips and visiting family. She was blessed with eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who she loved and adored. Aralia was an avid sports fan, she loved watching the Cubs, Bears, and the Bulls with her family. She never missed “The Wheel of Fortune”. A talented seamstress, she loved sitting in her kitchen with a cup of coffee and a cigarette. She was committed to her work at Children’s Memorial Hospital, where she was highly respected. Her career spanned 30 years. Aralia was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Dale Taylor. Loving mother of Teresa Taylor (Bruce Marriott) of Barnstead, N.H., Roxy Roth (David Roth) of Chicago, Scott Taylor (Cindy Taylor) of Madison, C.T., and Pamela Taylor of Chicago. Proud grandmother of Casey, Alexa, Sophie, Eric, Alexander, Sarah, Dylan, Luke, Lily, Jackson, and Ella. Great-grandmother of Philomena, Arthur, Mae, Colby, Paige, Wesley, Percy, and Ramona. Survived by her sister Arlene Peters. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Alvina Krenz and siblings Lucille, Vernon, Val, Lawrence, Lavee, and Ralph. Aralia was a true inspiration, devoted family member, and will be deeply missed. Celebration of life Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 12PM, at Ravenswood United Church of Christ, 2050 W. Pensacola, Chicago. Luncheon will follow the service inside the church. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.