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Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

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...

Rosemary C. White

Rosemary C. White

May 30, 2021

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated for Rosemary Catherine White on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Inverness.  There will be no Visitation.  If attending the Mass, please pre-register at http://bit.ly/WhiteRFuneral. (The church also asks that attendees arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in.) The Interment will be held privately...

Norman Lopinski

Norman Lopinski

May 30, 2021

Norman “Norm” Lopinski, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Harbor Chase of Long Grove, IL. Funeral Services were held privately.

Norm was known to have an uplifting outlook on life.  Most people didn’t know that in the last year of his life, he battled a variety of health challenges.  When asked how he was feeling, he would...

Maryann J. Ostrem

Maryann J. Ostrem

May 27, 2021

We celebrate the life of Maryann J. (nee Gehrke) Ostrem, 83, of Palatine, with a visitation held on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine.  The Interment will follow at Randhill Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights.

Maryann was a former...

Bernice M. Skach

Bernice M. Skach

May 23, 2021

Visitation for Bernice M. Skach, 90, formerly of Palatine, will be from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.  Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 28, 2021 also at the funeral home. The Interment will follow at Windridge Cemetery, Cary.

Bernice was born on November...

Joanne E. Strong

Joanne E. Strong

May 23, 2021

Services for Joanne E. Strong, 70, will be private. The Interment will be in Windridge Cemetery, in Cary.

Joanne was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, and passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

She attended Michigan State University and was a professional volunteer, doing everything from leading Girls Scouts and school art fairs, to acting as the Illinois PTA Treasurer....

Robert J. Meier

Robert J. Meier

May 22, 2021

Visitation for Robert J. Meier, 67, of Kildeer, will be held Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. The family, and all guests, are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts and/or bright colors. The Interment will be private.

Robert was...

Jeremy B. Gilszmer

Jeremy B. Gilszmer

May 20, 2021

Services and Interment for Jeremy B. Gilszmer, 41, of Rochelle, IL will be private.

Jeremy was born on June 4, 1979 in St. Charles, IL, and passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Park Ridge.

Alan J. Papierniak

Alan J. Papierniak

May 19, 2021

Funeral Services and Interment for Alan J. Papierniak, 74, of Lake Barrington, will be held by the family at a later date.

Alan passed away peacefully after a long battle with his health.

He is survived by his loving wife Susan (nee Kujawa) Papierniak; cherished children Patrick Papierniak and Jessica Papierniak; his brothers Robert (Cathy) Papierniak and Daniel (Christine) Papierniak and many...

Michael J. Hanrahan

Michael J. Hanrahan

May 19, 2021

Visitation for Michael John Hanrahan, 65, of Palatine since 1987, formerly of Chicago, will be held Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, also at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home.  The Interment will follow at St....

Sterling H. Mische

Sterling H. Mische

May 16, 2021

Visitation for Sterling H. Mische, 95, a longtime Palatine resident and music educator, will be held Friday, June 25, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201 N. Northwest Hwy. Palatine. A Service and Inurnment will be held privately at Union Cemetery, St. Charles.

Mr. Mische died May 16, 2021 at the Lutheran Home in Arlington...

Marlene R. Mcleod

Marlene R. Mcleod

May 14, 2021

Funeral Services for Marlene R. McLeod, 78, of Lake Zurich, will be private.

Marlene was born on March 12, 1943 to the late Harold and Lucille Day.  She passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home.

Marlene was a die hard Cubs Fan.  She enjoyed reading books and going to movies with her sister Lois, and attending her children and...

Franz X. Buchberger

Franz X. Buchberger

May 11, 2021

Visitation for Franz X. Buchberger, 68, of Palatine since 1988, will be held Sunday, May 16, 2021, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m., Monday, May 17, 2021, also at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine, and proceeding to Holy Family Church, 2515 Palatine Road,...

Edward P. Hoffman Iii

Edward P. Hoffman Iii

May 11, 2021

Visitation for Edward P. Hoffman III, 54, of Palatine will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest, Palatine. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 10:00 am at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 30 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Interment will be...

Dino G. Schiada

Dino G. Schiada

May 2, 2021

Services and Interment for Dino George Schiada, 81, of Deer Park, will be private.

He was born on July 29, 1939 in Chicago, IL and passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home.