Clyde A. Townsend, age 97, of Aurora, formerly of Downers Grove, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, nee Kloska; loving father of Joseph C. (Louise M.) Townsend and the late Harriet Ann (the late Robert) Vaughn; devoted brother of Garland B. Townsend, the late Ralph E. (the late Donna) Townsend and the late Mildred (the late Charles) Mote; cherished grandfather of William, Barbara and Anthony Robinson, Patrick Townsend, Samantha Ghinazzi and Nicholas Vucovich; great-grandfather of Joshua and Calvin Robinson, Nathan, Keenan and Flynn Ghinazzi. Visitation Thursday from 2 until 8 p.m., with a Service at 7 p.m., at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. For info, www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408 .
