Claudia Augusta Koenig George, nee Compton, 87, of Aurora, died August 11, 2004, born August 30, 1916 in Ballinger, TX to Claude Augustus and Emma, nee Jones Compton; beloved wife of the late Albert George Koenig and Dr. William Wilson George, both of whom were educators; loving mother of Claude A. (Patricia) Koenig of Bartlett, Robert R. (Judi) Koenig of Capitan, NM, Mary Helen (Shuford) Smith of Tryon, NC and the late George Durwin (Sandra) Koenig; devoted grandmother of nine; and great-grandmother of nine; fond sister of Helen Baxter Maxon and the late Cleo (Burt) Matteson and Thelma (J.B.) Robinson; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mrs. George graduated from Ballinger High School in 1933. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, then a Master of Arts in Education at Northwestern University, Evanston in 1959. As an outstanding educator, she was elected to Pi Lamda Theta. She retired from teaching after many years as a grade school educator in DesPlaines. She was a member of the Naperville Baptist Church. In the past, she had been active in the Order of the Eastern Star and Gideons International. Always an avid gardener, Mrs. George was a member of the Morton Arboretum. Visitation Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., DesPlaines where services will be held Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Info 847-824-5155.
