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Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Steven B. Berg

Steven B. Berg

Sep 9, 2026

A Celebration of Life for Steven Bradley Berg, age 59, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, will be held at a later date.

Steve passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Laura and his devoted daughter, Sydney, son of Edith, brother of Craig (Kris), half brother to Mitch and Jme, uncle to Andrew (McKenzie) and Tyler. Steve...

Virginia M. Westney

Virginia M. Westney

Sep 7, 2026

Funeral Mass and Interment for Virginia Marie Westney (née Anderson), of Lake Zurich, will be private.

Ginny was born on March 18, 1941, to Raymond and Blanche Anderson of Chicago, Illinois. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by those she loved, on September 7, 2026.

Ginny graduated from Queen of All Saints School, St Scholastica High School, and Mundelein College in...

Emil E. Celli

Emil E. Celli

Sep 4, 2026

Visitation for Emil E. Celli, 94, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Burial will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington, Illinois.

Emil passed away on September 4, 2026. Born and raised...

Brian J. Banks

Brian J. Banks

Sep 4, 2026

A Memorial Service for Brian James Banks, 50, of Buffalo Grove, is planned for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks, Palatine, IL 60067. The Interment will be private.

Brian was born August 4, 1976, and passed away peacefully at home, on September 4, 2026.

He is...

Joseph W. Pegoraro

Joseph W. Pegoraro

Aug 30, 2026

Visitation for Joseph W. Pegoraro, 77, of Arlington Heights since 1982, will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 6:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067. The Visitation will continue Friday, September 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral...

Mary Margaret R. Matuga

Mary Margaret R. Matuga

Aug 28, 2026

Visitation for Mary Margaret Matuga (Glaser), 85, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, formerly of Deer Park, Illinois will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine. The Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, Illinois.

Mary...

Margaret Schermer

Margaret Schermer

Aug 24, 2026

Visitation for Margaret Schermer, 93, of Palatine, will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. The Burial will be private.

Margaret was born in Yugoslavia on September 14, 1932, to Josef and Elisabeth Dechert. During the war, her parents moved the family to Germany. She...

Mary L. Graff

Mary L. Graff

Aug 23, 2026

Visitation for Mary Lucile Graff, 65, of Palatine, will be held at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 455 N. Benton Street, Palatine, on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at...

Colleen M. Virginelli

Colleen M. Virginelli

Aug 21, 2026

Visitation for Colleen M. Virginelli, 69, of Palatine and Fort Myers, FL, will be held from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. Prayers will be said at 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026, also at the funeral home and process to St. Theresa Catholic...

Mary T. Black

Mary T. Black

Aug 16, 2026

Visitation for Mary T. Black (nee Wiedlin), 84, of St. Charles, formerly of Palatine, will be held Friday, August 21, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness, IL, 60067. Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.

Mary was born February 2, 1942,...

Pamela S. Bryan

Pamela S. Bryan

Aug 12, 2026

A Memorial Visitation for Pamela “Pam” Szara Bryan, age 70, of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m., at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 South Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois.

Pam passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 12, 2026, following a courageous...

Erica A. Maurizio

Erica A. Maurizio

Aug 11, 2026

Visitation for Erica Ann Maurizio, 72, of Lake Zurich, will be on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish, 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. The Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.

Erica passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was...

Beverly V. Keagle

Beverly V. Keagle

Aug 8, 2026

Beverly Voss Keagle, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, educator, historian, and lifelong lover of learning, passed away on August 8th, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on May 2, 1934, to Fred James Voss and Ora Lolita Voss. She grew up with her two brothers, Charles Voss and James Voss. Her early years in...

Mary Ann Luce

Mary Ann Luce

Jul 24, 2026

Mary Ann Luce (née Schulz), age 87, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026.

Mary Ann was born on April 28, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Anna and Albert Schulz, German immigrants who instilled in their family the values of hard work, kindness, and love. She and her siblings often reminisced about the wonderful childhood they shared together.

Mary Ann married the...

Nancy M. Bentsen

Nancy M. Bentsen

Jul 24, 2026

Funeral Services and Interment for Nancy Marie Bentsen, of Palatine, will be private for the family at Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago.

Nancy was born on December 19, 1943, in Chicago, later moving to Barrington where she graduated from Barrington High School and then Northern Illinois University. She was a teacher in Barrington School District 220 for 34 years before retiring in...

Lawrence D. Passaglia

Lawrence D. Passaglia

Jul 20, 2026

Funeral Services for Lawrence Dominic Passaglia, 73, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Barrington, will be private.

Larry was born on April 28, 1953, to Lido and Italia Passaglia. He passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Larry was a man of many passions. He was happy growing bonsai plants, building model trains, reading, and woodworking. He enjoyed spending time with his brother, Rick...

Kenneth J. Spengler

Kenneth J. Spengler

Jul 19, 2026

A Memorial Visitation for Kenneth Joseph Spengler, 87, a resident of Palatine since 1965, will be held Friday, July 31, 2026, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067. Visitation will continue Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church,...

William J. Burns Jr.

William J. Burns Jr.

Jul 12, 2026

A viewing and celebration of life for William (Bill) J. Burns Jr., 88, of Palatine, will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church of Palatine, 342 W. Wood St. Palatine, IL 60067. A Mass and Inurnment will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at...

Lavina G. Moranda

Lavina G. Moranda

Jul 12, 2026

Visitation for Lavina G. Moranda, 92, of Palatine for over 60 years, will be on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. The Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.

Lee was born on November 18, 1933,...

Gay R. Phillips

Gay R. Phillips

Jul 12, 2026

Visitation for Gay R. Phillips, 80, of Round Lake Beach, will be on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 Noon at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. The Interment will follow at Windridge Cemetery, Cary.

Gay was born on June 2, 1946, to Peter and Frances...