Obituaries

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Frances F. Pajak

Frances F. Pajak

May 27, 2025

A Funeral Mass for Frances F. Pajak (nee Mocek), 93, of Chicago, will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 33 S. Buesching, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047. The Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.

Frances went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Long Grove, and she...

Carol Ann Nero

Carol Ann Nero

May 26, 2025

A Memorial Visitation for Carol Ann Nero, 78, of Palatine, will be on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. The Interment will be private.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol, after a brave private battle with cancer, on May 26,...

Alberta Anna Clarice James

Alberta Anna Clarice James

May 25, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alberta Anna Clarice (Fick) (Pape) James, who passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067, with Interment to...

Dorota K. Hajnrych

Dorota K. Hajnrych

May 24, 2025

A Funeral Mass for Dorota K. Hajnrych, 57, of Palatine, will be on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.

George Schwartzinger

George Schwartzinger

May 17, 2025

Visitation for George Schwartzinger, 80, of Lake Zurich, will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047.

George was the beloved husband of the late Jackie (Reiser), son of the late George and Anna (Steckel) Schwartzinger,...

Carol Ann Delano

Carol Ann Delano

May 16, 2025

Carol Ann (Emerick) Delano, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Arlington Heights, IL. Born November 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Grace and James Emerick of Chicago.

Carol graduated from Nazareth College in Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition then went on to earn her Masters degree in Speech Therapy from...

Howard C. Anderson

Howard C. Anderson

May 9, 2025

A Memorial Service for Howard C. Anderson, 91, of Palatine, will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, IL. All are welcome to join the family for a reception at Howard’s home immediately after the service, at 137 N. Clark Drive, Palatine, IL.

Howard was born on February 24,...

Kathryn A. Brown

Kathryn A. Brown

May 8, 2025

Visitation for Kathryn Ann Brown (nee Showalter), 93, of Palatine, will be held Monday, May 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph’s Home, 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067. All are welcome. Interment will be private.

Kathryn went to be with God at 11:37 am on Thursday, May...

Patricia Ann Pistone

Patricia Ann Pistone

May 4, 2025

Visitation for Patricia Ann Pistone, age 86, of Palatine, will be on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:30 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Jospeh Home for the Elderly, 80 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL. The Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL

Patricia passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Home...

Eleanore C. Pruski

Eleanore C. Pruski

May 3, 2025

Visitation for Eleanore C. Pruski, 79, of Hawthorn Woods, will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Family and friends will meet directly at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church, 236 US-45, Indian Creek, IL on Saturday May 10, 2025, for the Funeral...

Karen N. Kersch

Karen N. Kersch

May 2, 2025

Visitation for Karen N. Kersch, 66, of Schaumburg, will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, also at the funeral home. The Interment will follow at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery,...

Marvin L. Selock

Marvin L. Selock

Apr 29, 2025

Visitation for Marvin L. Selock, 82, of Palatine, will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 Noon on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. The Interment, with military honors, will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Marvin Leon Selock was...

William D. Philippe

William D. Philippe

Apr 26, 2025

Visitation for William D. Philippe, 74, of Palatine, will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 12 PM to 3:00 PM at the Palatine American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL. The Interment will be private.

Bill was born on June 3, 1950, to Herman and Margaret Philippe. He died on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Bill was an avid...

Richard A. Pinelli

Richard A. Pinelli

Apr 25, 2025

Visitation for Richard Anthony Pinelli, 65, a longtime resident of Palatine, Illinois will be held from 8:30a.m. until the time of Prayers at 9:30a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201 N. Northwest Hwy. Palatine. A procession will follow to St. Theresa Catholic Church 455 N. Benton Street, Palatine where a Mass of Christian Burial will...

Patricia A. Smith

Patricia A. Smith

Apr 25, 2025

Visitation for Patricia A. Smith, 72, of Palatine, will be on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 11:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 4:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. The Interment will be private.

Patty was born on October 9, 1952, to the late Leonard and Eileen Smith. She passed away...

David J. Jewett

David J. Jewett

Apr 24, 2025

Visitation for David J. Jewett, 66, of Dwight, IL, will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 2:00 PM until the time of the Funeral Service at 4:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. The Interment will be private at Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines.

David was born on January 21, 1959 to Robert and...

Martin J. Hedrich Jr.

Martin J. Hedrich Jr.

Apr 24, 2025

Visitation for Martin Joseph Hedrich, Jr, 89, of Barrington, will be from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich. Prayers will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM, also at the funeral home and process to St. Francis de Sales Church, 33...

Mary G. Amenta

Mary G. Amenta

Apr 23, 2025

Mary G. Amenta, of Palatine, IL was born in Chicago on October 22, 1930, and died on April 23, 2025. Mary’s life was essential to many others. She was the loving daughter of the late Edwin L. Gmelich and the late Mae G. Gmelich; a loving and devoted mother of Charles III (Marie), Edwin (Francesca Polletta), Francis (Paula), Marybeth, Kerry...

Eleanor W. Albert

Eleanor W. Albert

Apr 18, 2025

Visitation for Eleanor W. Albert, 98, of Long Grove, will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 1:00pm until the time of the Funeral Mass at 2:00pm at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 33 S. Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich, IL. A private Interment will take place at a later date.

Eleanor was born on July 8, 1926, to Eugene...

Leonard F. Mazurowski

Leonard F. Mazurowski

Apr 17, 2025

Visitation for Leonard F. Mazurowski, 81, of Palatine since 1976, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 9:00 am until the time of the Memorial Mass at 10:00am at St Theresa Catholic Church, 455 N Benton Street, Palatine. The Interment will be private. The family will host a luncheon after the mass from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at...