Obituaries

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Maria A. Birkenbach

Maria A. Birkenbach

Jul 11, 2021

Visitation for Maria Antonietta Birkenbach, 93, of Kildeer since 1977, will be held Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. An Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines.

Maria was born August 22, 1927 in Chicago,...

Bonita A. Smith

Bonita A. Smith

Jul 6, 2021

Visitation for Bonita “Bonnie” Ann Smith, age 71, will be held from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.   The Funeral Service will take place. also at the funeral home, on Saturday at 11:00 am.  A private Interment will be held at St. Michael the...

Randall C. Mcgowan

Randall C. Mcgowan

Jul 6, 2021

Visitation for Randall C. McGowan, 68, a lifelong resident of Palatine, will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy.  The Interment will follow at Randhill Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights.

Randall was born on July 24, 1952 to the late Curtis...

Lenore E. Ferber

Lenore E. Ferber

Jul 3, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Lenore (Lee) Ferber, 91, will be held, Friday October 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road,  Palatine.

Lenore (Lee) Ferber, was born on July 31, 1929 in Chicago to Charles and Erna Robin. She passed away July 3, 2021 in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Lee grew up in an apartment on the...

Vicente M. Torres

Vicente M. Torres

Jul 2, 2021

Services for Vicente Munoz Torres, 60, of Lake Zurich will be private.  The Interment will take place in Mexico.

He was born July 27, 1960 in Mexico and passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Barrington, IL.

Frederick D. Martin III

Frederick D. Martin III

Jul 1, 2021

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Frederick Donald Martin III, 67, of Lake Zurich, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church Street, Lake Zurich. 7:30pm Visitation and Social; 8:30pm Luminary and Candle Light Service “Ravinia Style”. Bring your own Bevy and Chair.

Founder of Martin Enterprises Heating and Air Conditioning, President...

Kimberly A. O’Connor

Kimberly A. O’Connor

Jun 30, 2021

Services and Interment for Kimberly A. O’Connor, 67, of Buffalo Grove will be private.

She was born on March 11, 1954 in Glenview, IL and passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Barrington, IL.

Kimberly is the beloved wife of Rod, mother of Kevin (Sarah) and Blair O’Connor; grandmother of Charlotte and Emily.

She is preceded in death by her parents Richard...

Shirley A. Gil

Shirley A. Gil

Jun 28, 2021

Services and Interment for Shirley Alice Gil (Nee Kuffel), 82, of Grayslake, will be held privately.

Shirley was generous and always thought of others before herself. She frequented second hand stores buying blankets, sheets, towels, to donate to dog shelters.  She wanted to help the shelter dogs by making them as comfortable as possible while they awaited their furever homes.  Every...

Loyd J. Galske

Loyd J. Galske

Jun 22, 2021

A Memorial Mass for Loyd John Galske, 80, of Mundelein, will be said on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Alexander’s Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

Loyd was born on January 8, 1941 in Winter, WI and passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Libertyville, IL.

He was preceded by his parents Laura and...

Loyd J. Galske

Loyd J. Galske

Jun 22, 2021

A Memorial Service for Loyd John Galske, 80, of Mundelein, will be held at a later date.

Loyd was born on January 8, 1941 in Winter, WI and passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Libertyville, IL.

He was preceded by his parents Laura and John Galske.

Loyd was a faithful man, enjoyed gardening, helping with the local food pantry, and studying...

Richard G. Kolbaba

Richard G. Kolbaba

Jun 21, 2021

Richard George Kolbaba, 59, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on June 21, 2021, in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life service for family and friends will take place at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL, on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10:30a.m.

Born December 6, 1961, in Joliet, Illinois, Rick was...

William D. Baughman

William D. Baughman

Jun 20, 2021

Visitation for William D. Baughman, 84, will be held from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  The Visitation will continue on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine.

William was...

James H. Deal

James H. Deal

Jun 17, 2021

James H. Deal, 88, of Palatine, IL passed from this earth on June 17, 2021. A Memorial Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. A Funeral Mass will be said on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic...

Virginia Rodriguez

Virginia Rodriguez

Jun 16, 2021

Visitation for Virginia Rodriguez, 69, of Palatine, will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.  Family and Friends will meet directly at St. Colette Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021 for the Funeral Mass.  The Interment will follow at All...

Irène S. Garrett

Irène S. Garrett

Jun 12, 2021

A Memorial Mass for Irène Suzanne Garrett (nee Pellero), 88, of Palatine since 1976, will be said Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine. All are welcome to attend. A Funeral Mass will be said at a future date at Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, Virginia. An Interment...

John W. Laws

John W. Laws

Jun 12, 2021

A Memorial Visitation for John W. Laws, 85, of Inverness, formerly of Oak Park, IL , will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  A private family Inurnment will be held in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Palatine.

Those unable...

John H. Welbourn

John H. Welbourn

Jun 11, 2021

The Welbourn family would like to celebrate the life of John “Jack” H. Welbourn, 63, of Lake Zurich, with a Visitation from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Prayers will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, also at the funeral...

Betty E. Graese

Betty E. Graese

Jun 10, 2021

Visitation for Betty E. Graese (nee Courtney), 97, of Hoffman Estates, formerly a long time resident of Palatine will be held Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 beginning at 10:00 AM at Christ Lutheran...

April R. Alexander

April R. Alexander

Jun 8, 2021

Services for April R. Alexander (nee Altenbernd) will be held privately at Randhill Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights, IL.

She passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021. April was born in St. Louis, MO where she met her husband of 68 years, Bob Alexander. April is survived by daughters Sandra (Lames) Jessogne, Micki (Tod) Planert, son Robert (Debbie), grandsons Jason (Jacqui), Chad...

Rita Carey

Rita Carey

May 31, 2021

A private Funeral Mass for Rita Brady Carey, 95, will be said on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Joseph Home for the Elderly, Palatine.

Rita was born on January 16, 1926.  She passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Home on Monday, May 31, 2021.

The greatest loves of her life were her family and her Roman Catholic faith. She found great...