Obituaries

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Constance E. Rawa

Constance E. Rawa

Feb 15, 2025

Visitation for Constance E. Rawa, “Connie” 77, a longtime resident of Palatine, will be from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2025, 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 Friday, February 21, 2025, where...

Linda L. Nelson

Linda L. Nelson

Feb 13, 2025

Funeral Services for Linda L. Nelson, age 76, of Morris, will be held privately.

Linda was the beloved Wife of the late, David Nelson; Loving Mother of Kelly Nelson; Dear Sister of Arlene; and loving friend of Dave.

Linda passed away after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. She lived a fulfilling life, working hard and dedicating herself to those she...

Virginia S. Siebert

Virginia S. Siebert

Feb 13, 2025

A Memorial Service for Virginia S. Siebert, 91, of Palatine, will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall at 3:00 PM. The Interment will be private at Union Cemetery, Palatine. 

Ginny (Virginia) was born September 24, 1933, to John and Clara Smith....

Karen Ann Haren

Karen Ann Haren

Feb 11, 2025

A Memorial Visitation for Karen Ann Haren, 77, of Lake Zurich, will be at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 33 S. Buesching Ave, Lake Zurich, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9:30 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.

Karen was born on February 25, 1947,...

Leo J. Napolitano

Leo J. Napolitano

Feb 10, 2025

Visitation for Leo J. Napolitano, 98, of Inverness, will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the Prayer Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. The Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside.

Leo was born on August 22, 1926, to Francesco and Anna Napolitano. He...

Donna J. Hewitt

Donna J. Hewitt

Feb 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna Hewitt on February 7, 2025. A Celebration Of Life service will take place at a later time to be determined, at the First United Methodist Church of Palatine.

Born April 6, 1956, Donna lived a life that was characterized by love, kindness, bravery, and selflessness, touching many hearts...

Sister Josephine Brannan, lsp

Sister Josephine Brannan, lsp

Feb 7, 2025

Visitation for Sr. Josephine Brannan, a Little Sister of the Poor, will be held Monday, February 10, 2025, from 3:00 to 7.00 pm at St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly, with a Rosary Vigil at 4:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the chapel of St. Joseph’s Home. The Interment...

William J. Hawkins

William J. Hawkins

Feb 6, 2025

The private Graveside Inurnment, with full military honors, for William James Hawkins, 87, of Lake Zurich, since 2023, will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Mary Cemetery, Lake Forest, Illinois.

William was born June 28, 1937, in Oak Park, and he passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, in Lake Zurich.

William was the beloved husband of the late, Carol...

Patricia A. Hagemeyer

Patricia A. Hagemeyer

Feb 6, 2025

A Memorial Visitation for Patricia A. Hagemeyer, 90, of Inverness, will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, IL from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 10:30 AM. The Interment will be private.

Patricia was born on August 17, 1934, to Roy and Inez Gildenzopf. She...

Michael J. Bazzoni

Michael J. Bazzoni

Feb 5, 2025

Visitation for Michael J. Bazzoni, 56, of Lake Zurich, will be from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM also at the funeral home. The Interment will follow at Lake...

Lacey R. Chernikovich

Lacey R. Chernikovich

Feb 4, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Lacey Renee Chernikovich, 40, of Lake Zurich, will be held at a later date.

Lacey was born on June 24, 1984. She passed away on February 4, 2025.

Lacey is the cherished daughter of Kelly Hartmann and the late Richard Garfield; loving sister of Lindsay Garfield (Matt Jones) and aunty to our kitty (Tuna Boy). Lacey also...

Guillermo M. Estrada

Guillermo M. Estrada

Feb 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Guillermo “Willie” M. Estrada, 90, of Woodstock, IL. A Memorial Mass will be said at 10:00a.m. on February 22, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 Washington Street, McHenry, IL.

Willie was born on February 10, 1934, in Asherton, TX to Ramon and Gumecinda Estrada. He passed away on February...

LaDarius A. Hill

LaDarius A. Hill

Feb 1, 2025

A Memorial Visitation for LaDarius Antonio Hill, 34, of Schaumburg, will be held, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL. The Inurnment will follow, with full military honors, at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421.

LaDarius Hill was born on...

Gilbert W. Novak

Gilbert W. Novak

Jan 31, 2025

In the early morning hours of Friday, January 31, 2025, Gilbert Wayne Novak, 86 of Palatine, passed away peacefully while holding hands with loved ones. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service begins at 12:00 PM (Noon). Interment with military honors will follow at Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago.

Family and friends...

Gregory F. Janikowski

Gregory F. Janikowski

Jan 31, 2025

Visitation for Gregory F. Janikowski, 61, of Palatine, will be held Monday, February 3, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067. The Funeral Service will begin, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. also at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, with entombment following at All Saints Mausoleum, Des...

James W. Cocker

James W. Cocker

Jan 26, 2025

Funeral Services and Interment, for James W. Cocker, will be privately held by the family.

Jim was born March 4, 1958, in Chicago, and passed away January 26, 2025, in Lake Forest.

He was a proud graduate of Arlington Heights High School, Class of 1976. After high school, he attended Winona State University, where his academic ambitions were interrupted by a diagnosis...

Kiyoko O. Santos Semes

Kiyoko O. Santos Semes

Jan 24, 2025

Visitation for Kiyoko O. Santos Semes, 83, of Pohnpei, will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, Illinois. A Prayer Service will be said at 3:00 PM. Kiyoko will be returned home to Pohnpei, Micronesia for burial that week.

Flowers or cards may be sent...

Marjorie E. Kalivoda

Marjorie E. Kalivoda

Jan 21, 2025

Visitation for Marjorie E. Kalivoda, 79, a longtime resident of the Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights area, will be from 1:00p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 3:00p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. An Order of the Eastern Star Service will be held at 2:00 PM. The...

Edward E. Nelson

Edward E. Nelson

Jan 17, 2025

Memorial Visitation for Edward E. Nelson, 82, of Palatine, IL, will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 10:00 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. The Inurnment will be private in Randhill Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights.

Edward was born May 17, 1942, in Oak Park,...

Kevin M. Kennelly

Kevin M. Kennelly

Jan 16, 2025

A Memorial Visitation for Kevin M. Kennelly, 69, of Cary, will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. 

Kevin was born March 10, 1955, in Chicago and passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Cary. 

Kevin was the beloved husband of Marcia; loving father of...