At 103, Lindenhurst resident finds joy, activity and community
Tommy Nguyen, a graduate of DePaul University, has spent the last 5 years reporting on the real estate market in the Chicago suburbs, including stints at local real estate magazines. His insights into housing trends and community development make him an invaluable asset to Naperville Current.
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At 103 years old, Yolanda Obermaier isn’t just living life – she’s embracing every moment with infectious enthusiasm and an unyielding spirit. A resident of The Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst for over eight and a half years, Obermaier has become a central figure in the community, proving every day that age is merely a number when it comes to staying active, connected and joyful.Born premature at 7 months during a time when medical technology for preemies was nearly nonexistent, Obermaier’s story began with resilience. Her parents nurtured her with an eye dropper until she grew strong enough to thrive. Out of 11 siblings–eight girls and three boys–she is the sole survivor, carrying forward a legacy of perseverance and deep family values. Over the decades, her family grew to include three children, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Before raising her family, Obermaier worked for the U.S. Department of the Treasury after high school and