Obituaries

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Joann J. Black

Joann J. Black

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)...

Margaret M. McDonnell

Margaret M. McDonnell

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.

Veronica E. Hornbostel

Veronica E. Hornbostel

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...

Dennis R. Williams

Dennis R. Williams

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.

Raymond J. Berens

Raymond J. Berens

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...

Maureen T. Simonelli

Maureen T. Simonelli

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...

Charles Novy

Charles Novy

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...

Irma Limon Reed

Irma Limon Reed

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...

Maria Teresa Marshall

Maria Teresa Marshall

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...

Anita Sylvia Bayer

Anita Sylvia Bayer

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...

Julie Ann Orr Ranalli

Julie Ann Orr Ranalli

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,...

Wayne John Karge

Wayne John Karge

Dec 5, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Wayne J. Karge, 77, of Palatine, will be held early next year.

Wayne was born in Chicago in 1946. His family moved to Mt. Prospect in 1953. He lived in Palatine for 50 years with his wife, Karin, and worked for Kemper Insurance for 36 years. He was a member of the Palatine Concert...

Robert G. Schultz

Robert G. Schultz

Dec 4, 2023

Robert "Dutch" Gerald Schultz, aged 78, of Palatine, IL, passed away on December 4, 2023. He was born on May 23, 1945, in Oak Park, IL, to the late Walter and Libby Schultz. Dutch was a beloved husband to his wife Edie and a cherished father to his children Heidi (Jim), Kurt (Michelle), and Brigit (Jeremy). He was also a...

Betty Hennemann

Betty Hennemann

Dec 2, 2023

Memorial services are pending for   Betty M. Hennemann (nee Baumann), 74, of Cary, formerly of Barrington. Interment will be private.    She was born on July 24, 1949 in Chicago to the late William and Virginia Baumann and passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Cary.   Betty was an avid bowler once placing 3rd place in Beat...

Isabelle M. Kowalski

Isabelle M. Kowalski

Dec 2, 2023

Visitation for Isabelle M. Kowalski nee Richmond, 96, of Wheeling formerly of Palatine, will be from 9:00 am until the time of the Life Celebration Mass at 11:00 am on, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Interment will be private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL.

Isabelle was born on August 27, 1927 to...

Peggy Joan Malin

Peggy Joan Malin

Dec 1, 2023

Services and interment for Peggy J. Malin, 90, of Palatine, formerly of Park Ridge, will be held privately.  

Peggy was a homemaker who raised five children and always loved supporting her grandchildren through their lives from sports to hobbies and their education; she never missed any concert or event. She never ran out of love and was able to...

Charles A. Gregory

Charles A. Gregory

Dec 1, 2023

Visitation for Charles A. Gregory, 89, of Hawthorn Woods, formerly of Rockford will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.

He was born on June 14, 1934 in Rockford, IL and passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Lake Zurich.

Charles...

Mary Anne Wirth

Mary Anne Wirth

Nov 30, 2023

Visitation for Mary Anne (Haering) Wirth of Inverness will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Inurnment will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.   Mary Anne passed away on November 30, 2023, just 23 days after the...

Raymond Yurkewycz

Raymond Yurkewycz

Nov 29, 2023

Raymond Yurkewycz (Ray), age 75, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2023, in Palatine, IL. Ray was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Ray was born on November 17, 1948, in Aschaffenburg, Germany in a post-World War II displaced-persons camp for Ukrainians. He and his parents immigrated to the United States in 1950, soon settling...