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Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Fredrick A. Micke

Fredrick A. Micke

Dec 8, 2020

Visitation for Fredrick A. Micke, 68, will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life at 11:00a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive Street, Arlington Heights. The Interment will be private.

If you would rather, family and friends are welcome to attend using the streaming link: www.live.fulllifeinchrist.org

Fredrick was born on June 3, 1952 in New...

Fredrick A. Micke

Fredrick A. Micke

Dec 8, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Fredrick A. Micke, 68, of Arlington Heights, will be held at a future date.

He was born on June 3, 1952 in New Ulm, MN and passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Fred was the loving husband of Christy A. (nee Olson); father of Elizabeth and Alex Micke; son of the late Alfred and Julia Micke;...

Frederick G. Mcwilliams

Frederick G. Mcwilliams

Dec 8, 2020

Services and Interment for Frederick G. McWilliams, Jr, 87, of Barrington, will be private.

Frederick was the loving husband of the late Anne, of Palatine; cherished father of Deborah (the late Chris) Keyes, Susan Nay, the late James (Mary Beth) and Mary Louise (Mark) Shreffler; beloved grandfather of Shannon and Kevin Keyes, Ashley Nay, Max and Michael McWilliams and Emily Shreffler;...

Daniel W. Mika

Daniel W. Mika

Dec 6, 2020

Visitation for Daniel Walter Mika, 68, of Lake Zurich, will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 9:00am until 12:00pm at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich IL. The Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 900 N. Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL.

Dan is the beloved husband of Joann; dear father of Jordan and Ashley...

Gregory M. Steinmetz

Gregory M. Steinmetz

Dec 5, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Gregory “Greg” Michael Steinmetz, 52, of Island Lake, Illinois, will be announced at a later date due to the Covid Restrictions.

He was born on June 4, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Greg was the loving son of Donald R Steinmetz and William and Ruthann McFarland (nee Cherhavy).

In addition to his...

Susan P. Mepham

Susan P. Mepham

Dec 4, 2020

Visitation for Susan P. Mepham, 91, of Palatine, will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Family and friends will meet for the Funeral Mass directly at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December...

William A. Blaker

William A. Blaker

Dec 3, 2020

Visitation for William A. Blaker, 79, of Palatine since 2006, will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  The Interment will immediately follow at Saint Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine, with military honors.

William was born August 19,...

Waunettah M. Bartkowiak

Waunettah M. Bartkowiak

Nov 30, 2020

A Celebration of Life and Interment for Waunettah M. Bartkowiak, 89, will be held at a future date. (Details will be posted as soon as the arrangements are confirmed.)



She went home on Monday, November 30, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19 and Dementia. Born in Midland Michigan, she lived most of her married life in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She was...

Ethelann R. Richardson

Ethelann R. Richardson

Nov 28, 2020

Funeral Services for Ethelann R. Richardson, 77, of Buffalo Grove, will be private.

Ethelann was born on November 4, 1943 to Michael and Ethel Wagner. She passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020.

Ethelann is survived by her children, Timothy, Dawn (Steve) Calamari, Natalie (Louis)  Meskers, Faith Anne (Tracy); grandchildren, Skye, Ariel, Dominic, Steven, Myles, Alyssandra,  Lily, Camden, and Nicholas; her siblings,...

Jack M. Helgeson

Jack M. Helgeson

Nov 27, 2020

Services for Jack Michael Helgeson, 64, of Lake Zurich will be private.

Jack cherished the time he spent with his sons playing baseball, fishing, and golfing. He was a lifelong White Sox fan and loved his first date with Lynne at a game. He enjoyed taking walks with his beloved dog, Daisy.

Jack is survived by his cherished wife of 35 years,...

Diane L. Leo

Diane L. Leo

Nov 27, 2020

Visitation for Diane L. Leo, 74, of Palatine, will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine. Family and Friends will meet at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 1201 E. Anderson Dr., Palatine, for the Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2020.  The Interment will be...

Jewell S. Truskowski

Jewell S. Truskowski

Nov 26, 2020

Funeral Service and Inurnment for Jewell S. Truskowski (nee Kirk), 97, of Rolling Meadows, will be held privately with the family.  The Inurnment will be in Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago.

Jewell was born April 13, 1923 in Chicago and passed away November 26, 2020 in Arlington Heights.

Jewell was the beloved wife of the late Casimer T. Truskowski; loving mother of Cathy...

Joan M. Macijunas

Joan M. Macijunas

Nov 26, 2020

Funeral Services and Inurnment for Joan M. Macijunas, 62, of Palatine, will be privately held with the family.  The Inurnment will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, Illinois.

Joan was born October 28, 1958 in Chicago and she passed away November 26, 2020 in Palatine.

Survivors include her brothers, Michael J. (Sandy) Jedrzejewski and John S. (Laura) Jedrzejewski; niece Jamie M. Jedrzejewski;...

Robert L. Alexander

Robert L. Alexander

Nov 26, 2020

Services for Robert “Bob” L. Alexander will be held privately at Randhill Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights, IL.

Bob passed away peacefully at home in Palatine, IL on November 26, 2020.

He is survived by his cherished wife of 68 years, April (nee Altenbernd); daughters, Sandra Jessogne (James), Micki Planert (Tod); son, Robert (Debbie);  grandsons, Jason (Jacqui), Chad (Jennifer) & Brett Jessogne, Rusty...

Bernarda C. Hernandez

Bernarda C. Hernandez

Nov 24, 2020

Visitation for Bernarda “Nivia” C. Hernandez (née Miranda), 85, of Brookfield, WI, formerly of Palatine for 55 years, will be held from 9:00 am until the time of Prayers at 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. A Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 am at St. Theresa...

Dwayne M. Wolski

Dwayne M. Wolski

Nov 21, 2020

Visitation for Dwayne M. Wolski, 57, of Wauconda, will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 4:00 until 8:00pm. Due to Covid restrictions, please expect longer wait times. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 11:00am at St. Mary’s of the Annunciation in Mundelein. Graveside Services will immediately follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.

Dwayne was...

Elizabeth E. Simone

Elizabeth E. Simone

Nov 20, 2020

Services and Interment for Elizabeth E. Simone, 85, of Palatine, will be held privately due to COVID restrictions. A live video stream of the Funeral Service can be viewed beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 28, 2020. The Interment will follow in Windridge Memorial Park, Cary. Click the link following this obituary.

Betty (Elizabeth) Simone was known for having the...

Lucille Rudsinksi

Lucille Rudsinksi

Nov 20, 2020

Service and Interment for Lucille Rudsinski, 95, of Champaign, formerly of Lake Zurich, will be held privately.

She was raised in Lake Zurich and passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, November 20, 2020 from natural causes.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles; daughter Deborah and brother Don Lichter.

Lucille is survived by her son Hal Rudsinski; daughters Becky (Bryan)...

Rosalyn F. Rubino

Rosalyn F. Rubino

Nov 20, 2020

Services and Interment for Rosalyn F. Rubino (nee Barberini), 97, of Palatine, will be held privately.

Rosalyn was born on August 20, 1923 in Chicago.

Married to late August L. Rubino on June 16,1946 at Our Lady of the Angles Church in Chicago.

Daughter of the late Donato (the late Rose Pilolla) Barberini.  Sister to the late Mary Rose (the late Salvatore)...

Jill L. Hill

Jill L. Hill

Nov 19, 2020

A private Graveside Service for Jill L (Brault) Hill, 80, of Mundelein, IL, will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Saint Michael The Archangel Cemetery in Palatine, IL, with Deacon Bob Powers officiating.

Jill passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at The Solana in Deer Park, IL.

Jill was born February 9, 1940, in the town of Menominee, MI, to...