Obituaries

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

George R. Richter Jr.

George R. Richter Jr.

Aug 17, 2024

Visitation for George (Jerry) R. Richter Jr., 91, of Palatine, will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. The Interment will be private.

Jerry was born October 10, 1932, in Chicago and passed away surrounded by his family, August 17, 2024, at home, in Palatine.

George was...

Dolores M. Motisi

Dolores M. Motisi

Aug 16, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce Dolores Motisi, age 67, resident of El Mirage, AZ, previously of Rolling Meadows and Chicago, IL has peacefully been called home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00pm at Ahlgrim’s Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL. A private graveside service will be held Saturday, October 5,...

William J. Rech

William J. Rech

Aug 11, 2024

Visitation for William J. Rech, 75, of Palatine, will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 1:00 PM until the Celebration of Life begins at 2:00 PM at The Chapel, 431 N. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL. A private Interment with full military honors will be held at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Fort Sheridan, IL.

Bill was known by few and...

Stanislawa Z. Podczerwinski

Stanislawa Z. Podczerwinski

Aug 8, 2024

 Visitation for Stanislawa Z. Podczerwinski, 76, will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. A Funeral Mass will be said on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas Becket Church, 1321 N Burning Bush Ln, Mount Prospect, IL. The Interment...

Elaine J. Lies

Elaine J. Lies

Aug 6, 2024

Visitation for Elaine Josephine Lies, 94, of McHenry, will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Family and Friends will meet directly at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, on Friday, August 16, 2024 for the Funeral...

Michael J. Brunner

Michael J. Brunner

Aug 4, 2024

Visitation for Michael J. Brunner, 44, of Palatine, will be held from 3:00 PM until the time of the Prayer Service at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL. The Interment will be private.

Michael was born on August 15, 1979, to the late Charles and Carol Brunner. He...

Richard Sasin

Richard Sasin

Aug 2, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Sasin, 46, on August 2, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1978. Funeral Services will be held privately.

His hands were skilled in building, while his soul found peace in listening to music and hiking in the quiet nature. Richie’s favorite role was being a father. He loved...

John J. Rozylowicz

John J. Rozylowicz

Jul 27, 2024

Visitation for John Jozef Rozylowicz, age 90, of Palatine, will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service with military honors will be conducted at 6:00 PM. The Interment will be private.

John passed away on July 27, 2024. He was born in...

Martha L. Henderson

Martha L. Henderson

Jul 27, 2024

Visitation for Martha Lois (nee Todd) Henderson, 92, Palatine since 1969, will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. The Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights.

Martha was born November 8, 1931, near...

Kathleen A. Karmis

Kathleen A. Karmis

Jul 27, 2024

Visitation for Kathleen A. Karmis, 75, of Huntley, formerly of Lake Zurich, will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 3:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Family and friends will meet at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, where...

Joan Eisman

Joan Eisman

Jul 25, 2024

A Memorial Visitation for Joan Eisman, 78, of Roselle, will be held from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. A Funeral Service will begin at 7:00 PM. The Interment will be privately held at a later date.

Joan was born on May 19, 1946, to Charles...

Lawrence W. Auer

Lawrence W. Auer

Jul 21, 2024

A Funeral Mass for Lawrence William Auer, 81, of Palatine since 1971, will be held, Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067. Interment will be private.

Lawrence was born February 8, 1943, in Chicago and passed away, surrounded by his family, on July 21, 2024, at the Lutheran Home...

Sharon A. McGann

Sharon A. McGann

Jul 18, 2024

Visitation for Sharon Alida McGann, 80, of Ingleside, will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Family and friends will meet directly at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine, on Monday, July 22, 2024, where the Visitation will...

Liliana C. Gonzalez

Liliana C. Gonzalez

Jul 16, 2024

Visitation for Liliana C. Gonzalez, 60, of Arlington Heights, will be held July 22, 2024, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201 N. Northwest Hwy. Palatine, from 10:00a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service to celebrate Liliana’s life, at 1:00p.m. The Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine.

Liliana was born May 25, 1964, in Colombia....

Richard E. Ryan

Richard E. Ryan

Jul 15, 2024

A Memorial Mass for Richard E. Ryan, 76, of Cary, will be held on Monday, September 23, 10:30 AM at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 410 N. 1st St, Cary, IL. The Interment, with military honors, will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL at 2:00 PM. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Wauconda Legion...

Catherine A. Pacini

Catherine A. Pacini

Jul 11, 2024

Funeral Services for Catherine A. Pacini, 64, of Palatine, will be held privately.

Catherine was born on February 27, 1960, in Chicago, IL. She passed away on July 11, 2024.

Catherine was the beloved daughter of Diane and the late Raymond Pacini; loving sister of the late Raymond Pacini, and Christine (Greg) Adams; dear aunt to Candace (Mike) Brown, Ashley Adams, Wade...

Elaine P. Staples

Elaine P. Staples

Jul 9, 2024

A Memorial Visitation for Elaine P. Staples (née Altmann), 84, of Island Lake since 2007 and formerly of Lake Zurich, will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Private Inurnment will be held at Ascension...

Joseph M. Deutsch

Joseph M. Deutsch

Jul 7, 2024

Memorial Visitation for Joseph Mark Deutsch, 35, of Palatine, will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.

Joe was born July 3, 1989, in Park Ridge and passed away unexpectedly, July 7, 2024, in Palatine.

Joe was the beloved son of Cynthia L. Deutsch and Mark...

Steve Zonta

Steve Zonta

Jul 1, 2024

Steve Zonta, 49, passed away at his home on Monday, July 1, 2024, from complications of asthma.

With his love of fishing, you could often find Steve tossing a line in the pond off the dock at his home. He never liked to sit still for long, as he always worked on the next project at home or dueled with his...

Randy J. Cichon

Randy J. Cichon

Jun 29, 2024

Visitation for Randy J. Cichon, 59, of Palatine, will be held from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL. Family and friends will meet directly at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 144 E. Palatine, Palatine on Monday, July 8, 2024, where Visitation will continue...