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Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Kimberly A. O’Connor

Kimberly A. O’Connor

Jun 30, 2021

Services and Interment for Kimberly A. O’Connor, 67, of Buffalo Grove will be private.

She was born on March 11, 1954 in Glenview, IL and passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Barrington, IL.

Kimberly is the beloved wife of Rod, mother of Kevin (Sarah) and Blair O’Connor; grandmother of Charlotte and Emily.

She is preceded in death by her parents Richard...

Shirley A. Gil

Shirley A. Gil

Jun 28, 2021

Services and Interment for Shirley Alice Gil (Nee Kuffel), 82, of Grayslake, will be held privately.

Shirley was generous and always thought of others before herself. She frequented second hand stores buying blankets, sheets, towels, to donate to dog shelters.  She wanted to help the shelter dogs by making them as comfortable as possible while they awaited their furever homes.  Every...

Loyd J. Galske

Loyd J. Galske

Jun 22, 2021

A Memorial Mass for Loyd John Galske, 80, of Mundelein, will be said on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Alexander’s Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

Loyd was born on January 8, 1941 in Winter, WI and passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Libertyville, IL.

He was preceded by his parents Laura and...

Loyd J. Galske

Loyd J. Galske

Jun 22, 2021

A Memorial Service for Loyd John Galske, 80, of Mundelein, will be held at a later date.

Loyd was born on January 8, 1941 in Winter, WI and passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Libertyville, IL.

He was preceded by his parents Laura and John Galske.

Loyd was a faithful man, enjoyed gardening, helping with the local food pantry, and studying...

Richard G. Kolbaba

Richard G. Kolbaba

Jun 21, 2021

Richard George Kolbaba, 59, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on June 21, 2021, in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life service for family and friends will take place at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL, on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10:30a.m.

Born December 6, 1961, in Joliet, Illinois, Rick was...

William D. Baughman

William D. Baughman

Jun 20, 2021

Visitation for William D. Baughman, 84, will be held from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  The Visitation will continue on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine.

William was...

James H. Deal

James H. Deal

Jun 17, 2021

James H. Deal, 88, of Palatine, IL passed from this earth on June 17, 2021. A Memorial Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. A Funeral Mass will be said on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic...

Virginia Rodriguez

Virginia Rodriguez

Jun 16, 2021

Visitation for Virginia Rodriguez, 69, of Palatine, will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.  Family and Friends will meet directly at St. Colette Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021 for the Funeral Mass.  The Interment will follow at All...

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...