Kane County Mourns the Passing of Board Member Dale Berman

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(October 2, 2025) Kane County Board Member Dale Berman, who had served District 2 since 2020, passed away this morning at the age of 91. He is remembered as a dedicated public servant and a strong voice for his community. Berman was the current Chairman of the Board's Finance Committee and also served on the Administration, County Development, Executive, and Transportation Committees.

"Dale's leadership, integrity and commitment to public service have left a lasting impact on our community," said Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog. “His work as a public servant, from his time as Mayor of North Aurora to his contributions on the County Board, shaped Kane County in positive ways. He was a trusted colleague and friend, and his absence will be deeply felt."

Berman was a North Aurora resident for more than 60 years, serving four terms as Mayor and 11 years as a Trustee before joining the Kane County Board. He was also active in several local organizations, including the Fox Valley Park District, the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the North Aurora Lions Club, Waubonsee Community College Foundation board, NIU Alumni board, and Union Congregational Church. Additionally, Berman proudly served as a U.S. Army veteran.

Berman's professional career included roles as Director of Information Systems/Services for First Alert in Aurora and Customer Service Manager for Xerox's Computer Services Division. One notable piece of Kane County history: Berman sold and installed the county's first computer system at the Circuit Clerk's office during his time as an IBM engineer and salesman.

In 2021, North Aurora Trustees honored Berman by naming the silo along the Fox River "Berman Tower."

Dale Berman is survived by his wife of more than six decades, Mary, four daughters, and many grandchildren. He was admired not only for his leadership, but also for his humility, his dedication to others and his deep-rooted love of community.

The Kane County Board extends their heartfelt condolences to the Berman family.