Deborah Weatherington Obituary - Aurora, IL
Chicago Tribune
Last updated: April 26, 2026
This text is an obituary for Deborah "Debby" Weatherington (nee Urbealis), who passed away on [Date of Death, if provided]. It details her birth, early life, education, and a significant portion of her career as an educator. The obituary also highlights her family, personal interests, and contributions to her community.
- Deborah "Debby" Weatherington was born on January 24th, 1953, in Aurora, Illinois, to Anthony and Mary Jane Urbealis. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Rosary High School in 1971. Weatherington pursued higher education at Northern Illinois University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1975 and a Master of Science in Education in 1982.
- Her career spanned 35 years as an educator, primarily teaching at Aurora East School District 131, where she taught grades 3 and 4 at Bardwell Elementary and also served as a reading specialist. She was also involved in curriculum development for gifted education.
- Weatherington was married to Thomas Weatherington on August 20th, 1977. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; her parents, Anthony and Mary Jane Urbealis; her children, Matthew and Elizabeth; and her siblings, Robert Urbealis and Sandra Miller. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Urbealis.
- She was an active member of her community, serving as a board member for the Aurora Public Library and participating in the Friends of the Fox River organization. Her personal interests included reading, gardening, and traveling. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, followed by burial at Lincoln Memorial Park.
