Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Jan 13, 2024

Visitation for Carol Ann Swienton, 85, of Palatine will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm until time of service at 3:30 pm at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, Illinois. Private burial at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine.

Carol was born on August 3, 1938, in Chicago. She passed away on Saturday, January...

Jan 9, 2024

Long Time Lake Zurich resident (45 years) Doug H. Bartels passed away early Tuesday morning January 9, 2024 at the age of 85.

Doug was honored by the town of Lake Zurich, Lions Club 30years, and the American Legion for 19 years for his many volunteer hours. They included the Alpine fest and the Haunted house. Doug was born in...

Jan 7, 2024

Kathryn Rose (Staub) Miller, 91, born January 13, 1932 in Clarksville, IL, died January 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Kay grew up in Marshall, IL with her parents Joseph and Annette Staub and 8 siblings. As a youth, she was an active member of the 4H club and fondly remembered her favorite project, "raising 101 little ducks;...

Jan 5, 2024

Visitation for Mary J. Koziol (nee Jacobellis), 82, of McHenry, formerly of Schaumburg will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church, 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 9:30 AM until time of mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.

Mary was the loving wife of the...

Jan 4, 2024

Patricia H. Smith Schmeling, nee Fox, 91, of Barrington died 4 January.  She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. 

Patricia loved and was dedicated to her family most of all.  She is one of the first women business graduates of Northwestern University.  Patricia was active her entire life including competitive tennis, golf, bridge, reading borrowed books and swimming in warm...

Jan 4, 2024

A memorial visitation for Rita Dow, 92, of Palatine, will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 9:00am until 11:30am at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. A Mass will be said at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 E. Anderson Dr. Palatine. Inurnment will be held...

Jan 4, 2024

Services and interment for James Alan Malecki, 71, of Hawthorn Woods will be private. He was born on August 20, 1952 in Chicago and passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Jan 2, 2024

Marcia (Marcy) Ann Thomas, 65, of Arlington Heights, passed away on January 2, 2024. Visitation will take place on January 11th from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral mass at 10:00 am at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, 8033 W. Addison St. Chicago, IL. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL.

Marcy was born in...

Jan 1, 2024

Services and interment for Joann J. Black, (nee Milos), 86 of Hawthorn Woods will be private.

She was born on February 22, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Anna Milos and passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 in Lake Zurich.

Joann was the loving wife of the late Donald J.; mother of John (Jackie), Chris (Julie)...

Dec 30, 2023

Services and interment for Margaret M. McDonnell, 80, of Lake Zurich will be private. She was born on December 6, 1943 in Pensacola, FL and passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Lake Zurich.

Dec 27, 2023

Visitation for Veronica E. Hornbostel, 89, of Kildeer, will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral mass at 10:00 am at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 316 W Mill St, Wauconda. Interment will be held privately.

Veronica, or Ronnie as she was known to many, was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Dec 26, 2023

Services and interment for Dennis R. Williams, 72, of Lake Zurich, will be held privately.

Dennis is survived by his children Jamie and Sean Williams; sister Diane Krausfeldt; grandchildren Robbie, Alyssa, Chloe, Olivia, and Arielle.

He is preceded in death by his father Russell Williams; his mother Mary Williams; and his son Dennis Williams.

Dec 25, 2023

Visitation for Raymond J. Berens, 80, of Palatine will be held from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. The family will have a funeral Mass for those who would like to attend at 10:00 am on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 455 N. Benton Street, Palatine. 

Ray was born on...

Dec 25, 2023

Visitation for Maureen T. Simonelli (nee Harnett), 85, of Palatine will be held from 4:00pm – 8:00pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.

Maureen was born on April 20, 1938 in Chicago, IL and passed away peacefully early on Christmas morning, Monday, December 25, 2023.

Maureen was lively and...

Dec 19, 2023

R Charles (Chuck) Novy, 65, of Palatine, IL, died at home on December 19, 2023 after a fight with cancer.

Chuck was born on July 31st, 1958 to his parents Robert and Charlene. He is preceded in death by his Father.

Chuck is survived by his Mother; his Brother Bob (Sue); his 2 Sisters Lyn (Matt), Ellen; his 7 children...

Dec 18, 2023

Dec 15, 2023

Visitation for Irma Limon Reed, 83, a long time resident of Arlington Height, will be held on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Prayers will be said at the funeral home at 9:30 am on Friday, December 29th, 2023 proceeding to St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic...

Dec 10, 2023

A Memorial Celebration for Maria Teresa Marshall (nee Baho), 73, of Carpentersville will be held in the Spring of 2024.

She was born on June 28, 1950 in Mexico to Emilia Torres and the late Francisco Baho and passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Teresa was the loving mother of Jenni (Matthew) Witt, Jon (Florida) Marshall and the late...

Dec 9, 2023

Anita Sylvia Bayer entered heaven peacefully on December 9, 2023 at the age of 93.

Anita was predeceased by daughter Louise Boultinghouse, husband George Bayer, parents Elmer and Anna Frase, and brother Roland Frase. Surviving to cherish her memory are son David (Jennifer) Bayer and daughter Nancy Bayer. Further surviving are her cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Born in...

Dec 9, 2023

A memorial visitation for Julie Anne Orr Ranalli, 66, of Palatine, will be held on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 pm at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. A funeral mass will be said at 10:00 am on Saturday January 6, 2024 at St. Catherine’s Parish,...