Obituaries

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

W. Philip Gerould

W. Philip Gerould

Jun 24, 2022

A private family service will be held for W. Philip “Phil” Gerould, 88, at a later date.

On Friday, June 24, 2022, W. Philip “Phil” Gerould, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 88. Phil was born on May 29, 1934, in Sheshequin, Pennsylvania, where he lived until he moved to Waverly, New York. His parents,...

Thomas E. Turner, Jr.

Thomas E. Turner, Jr.

Jun 24, 2022

A Graveside Service for Thomas Earl Turner, Jr., 83, of Lake Zurich, will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Standish Cemetery in Dexter, Ohio.

Thomas was born on January 29, 1939 in Langsville, Ohio and passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Lake Zurich.

Pietro Argondizzo

Pietro Argondizzo

Jun 23, 2022

Services of Christian burial for Pietro (Peter) Argondizzo, 94, of Lake Zurich, Illinois and formerly of Chicago’s East Side, will be held privately on June 29, 2022, the Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul. His resting place will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, Illinois.

Peter passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness on Thursday,...

Janet C. Meyer

Janet C. Meyer

Jun 22, 2022

A Visitation celebrating the life of Janet C. Meyer, 76, of Palatine, will be held Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  The interment will be private.

Janet was born December 23, 1945 in Phoenix, Arizona, and passed away in her home in Palatine. on June 22, 2022.

Janet...

Cletis L. Poitra

Cletis L. Poitra

Jun 20, 2022

A Memorial Visitation for Cletis Layne Poitra, 59, of Palatine since 1996, formerly of White Shield ND; will be held Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of the family remembrances at 12:30 pm at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  The Interment will be private.

Cletis was born September 19, 1962 in Garrison,...

Wilda L. Haider

Wilda L. Haider

Jun 17, 2022

Visitation for Wilda Lynette Haider (nee Elliott) will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00p.m. and may be viewed at https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/75115

Wilda was born June 21, 1945, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Sibyl Laverne (nee Bradley) and Louis Angeles Elliott. ...

Harry E. Thill

Harry E. Thill

Jun 16, 2022

A Celebration of Life service for Harry E. Thill, 95, will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238 Illinois Route 59, Wauconda, IL.

Harry died June 16, 2022.  He had a wonderful life, an admirable work ethic, was blessed by God and was a blessing to others.

Harry is survived...

Stanley B. Bukowski

Stanley B. Bukowski

Jun 15, 2022

Services for Stanley B. Bukowski, 66, of Chicago, will be private.

Stanley was born November 1, 1955, in Rembertow,  Warsaw, Poland to Stanislaw Bukowski and Argentina (nee Faletra) Bukowski. He died at home on June 15, 2022.

Stanley enjoyed watching his Chicago sports teams, Cubs, Bears, Bulls and the Blackhawks. He will be remembered fondly by family and friends. Stanley left this...

Glenn H. Olson

Glenn H. Olson

Jun 8, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Glenn Howard Olson, 94, of Palatine, will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. The Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Palatine 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. The Interment will...

Joseph O. Pratt

Joseph O. Pratt

Jun 5, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Joseph O. Pratt, Jr. will be private.

He passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Vernon Hills.

Joe was the beloved husband of Sheryl, proud father of Dr. Dawn M. Pratt and David W. Pratt and brother of Rodney O. Pratt.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Madeline (née Booker) Pratt.

Joe was...

Kenneth W. Dam

Kenneth W. Dam

May 31, 2022

This week we bade a farewell to a devoted husband, father, scholar, diplomat, and business executive. The Honorable Kenneth W. Dam, was born in Marysville, Kansas, to first generation immigrant farmers Oliver and Ida Dam, and was younger brother to Silves Dam.

Ken placed a high value on learning, beginning in a one room rural schoolhouse he graduated top of his...

Terry Chung

Terry Chung

May 29, 2022

A Memorial Visitation for Terry Chung, 44, of Kildeer, will be held from 1:00 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.

All who knew Terry, loved Terry. He was always happy to lend a helping hand or brainstorm a solution...

Janet L. Marshall

Janet L. Marshall

May 24, 2022

A Memorial Service for Janet L. Marshall, 70, of Palatine, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church Street, Lake Zurich, with a luncheon to immediately follow.

Jan passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, May 24, 2022, while under hospice care at Northwest Community Hospital of Arlington...

Teresa Wojewoda

Teresa Wojewoda

May 23, 2022

Visitation for Teresa Wojewoda, 91, formerly a longtime resident of Evanston, will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.  Prayers will be said at 9:30 AM, on Friday, May 27, 2022 also at the funeral home and process to St. Francis de Sales...

Barbara L. Bocci

Barbara L. Bocci

May 20, 2022

Visitation for Barbara L. Bocci, 76, of Lake Zurich, will held on Thursday May 26, 2022 from 9:30 am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 am at St. Francis de Sales Church, 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.  The Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington.

She was born on August 13, 1945 in Cleveland, OH and...

Kathy V. Vlahos

Kathy V. Vlahos

May 20, 2022

Visitation for Kathy V. Vlahos (nee Chronis), 81, will be held on Wednesday May 25, 2022 from 10:00a.m. until the time of the Funeral Services at 11:00a.m. at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Rd., Palatine. The Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington.

Kathy “Katina” Vlahos was born on December 27, 1940 in Pylos, Greece and passed...

Emma Domolky

Emma Domolky

May 17, 2022

Funeral Services for Emma Domolky, Emmy/Omi to her loved ones, will be held on June 3, 2022 at 10:00 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. The Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Palatine.

Emmy passed away Tuesday, May 17th,2022 at the age of 82, with her daughter by her side.

Emmy was born in Germany on...

Richard J. Goss

Richard J. Goss

May 17, 2022

Visitation for Richard “Dick” Joseph Goss, 77, of Lake Zurich, will be held Monday, May 23, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Visitation will continue Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales...

Robert E. Eckels

Robert E. Eckels

May 16, 2022

Robert Edward Eckels, 91, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022 surrounded by family.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret (Heindel) Eckels, sons Tom and Jim Eckels, daughter-in-law Patricia (Tseng) Eckels and grandchildren Evan, Alyssa and Austin Eckels.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Dorothy (Beardsmore) Eckels.

Bob was born on...

Trudy Rubino

Trudy Rubino

May 14, 2022

Trudy Rubino (Kirchen), 88, of Buffalo Grove. A Celebration Of Life will be planned in the future.

She was born on September 7, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL to her parents, the late Charles and Clara Kirchen. Trudy passed away Saturday May 14, 2022, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, the love of her...