The phrase signifies a specific resource for accessing death announcements published by The Beacon-News, a news publication serving the Aurora, Illinois, area. These announcements provide details about the lives, funeral arrangements, and memorial services of deceased individuals who resided in or had connections to Aurora and its surrounding communities. They are typically found on the newspaper’s website or in its print editions.
Accessing these records serves as a vital link for community members seeking information about recent deaths, allowing them to pay respects, offer condolences to bereaved families, and attend memorial services. Historically, such announcements have served as a primary means of disseminating this information within a community, playing a crucial role in communal mourning and remembrance. Their online availability ensures broader and more convenient accessibility than traditional print-only formats allowed.