Lola I. Nichols

Visitation for Lola Isabel Nichols (nee Scotellaro), 80, of Lake Zurich since 1972, will be held Monday, January 5, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. The Interment will follow in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles.

Lola was born July 6, 1945, in Chicago, and passed away December 30, 2025, in Glenview.

Lola is the beloved wife of Gary R. Nichols; loving mother of Gary (Shannon ) Nichols, Candice (Michael) Kerrigan and Nikki Nichols; loving step mother to Michelle Nichols; loving grandmother of Aiden Liam; devoted daughter of the late Nicholas and Emma (nee Adamic) Scotellaro.

Lola grew up in Chicago and spent many of her favorite trips during her youth visiting family in Michigan. She could be found with beloved cousins in her maternal Aunt and Uncle’s apple orchard. These trips continued into adulthood.

Work led her to Alexian Brothers where she met and married her husband and father of her children. The family could be found fishing on the open waters of Lake Michigan or camping across the U.S.

Lola had a green thumb. Summertime found her tending her garden and beloved rose bushes. Late summer often brought canning vegetables and making homemade jelly from her bounty. Lola was also an avid crafter, often hand knitting or crocheting afghans that are cherished to this day by friends and family alike.

As her children reached high school she could often be found on a bus chaperoning many a band trip making her the Lake Zurich band mom. All while attending community college to complete her associates degree.

An avid collector Lola could be found at Lionel train conventions or perusing Disney collectibles. These activities kept her young at heart. She was also an avid reader devouring books and sharing favorite reads with her daughters.

Her golden years found her enjoying retirement with her husband. She was very excited to watch her children marry and become a grandmother. Family was everything to her and her kindness and youthful spirit made those around her feel like family. She will be sorely missed by all who she touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to Orphans of the Storm Deerfield, IL.