Obituaries

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Douglas M. Hess

Douglas M. Hess

May 1, 2020

Funeral Mass for Douglas M. Hess, 85, of Cary and Palatine, will be held at a later date.

Douglas was born September 21, 1934 to Douglas Sr. and Emma (nee McDonald) Hess in Detroit, Michigan; and passed away May 1, 2020 in St. Charles.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Judith (nee Behrendt) Hess; they were looking forward...

Leola C. Henning

Leola C. Henning

Apr 30, 2020

Visitation and Funeral Services for Leola C. Henning, 85, a lifelong resident of Palatine, will be held privately at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palatine. An Interment will follow at Randhill Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights.

Leola was born September 15, 1934 in Barrington, Illinois and passed away at home in Palatine.

She is survived by her foster brother, Roger Knitter of Colorado; and his...

Richard D. Kuenstler

Richard D. Kuenstler

Apr 29, 2020

Richard D. Kuenstler of Palatine, Illinois, died on April 29, 2020 at The Reserve of Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights, Illinois, at the age of 83. A Memorial Mass and burial will be held at a later date.

Richard was born on January 13, 1937 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Henry and Georgiana (Rudolphi) Kuenstler. Richard married Jeanette (Hahn)...

Daniel P. Pecora

Daniel P. Pecora

Apr 26, 2020

Services for Daniel P. Pecora, 75, of Palatine, will be private. The Interment will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine.

He was born on October 23, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI and passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Daniel is the beloved husband of Patricia; father of Laura Moses and Robert (Terri) Pecora; grandfather of Danielle (Dan) Robinson,...

Adam H. Wesley

Adam H. Wesley

Apr 24, 2020

Due to the current health situation any celebration of life for Adam Henry Wesley, 45, of Round Lake, Formerly of Kildeer, will be private.

Adam was born on July 22, 1974.

He is the loving son of William and Judith Wesley; father of Adam Henry Wesley and Hope Mae Wesley; former husband of Kimberly Mae Wesley; brother of William S. (Nada Xu)...

Andrew D. Marton

Andrew D. Marton

Apr 21, 2020

The family of Andrew D. Marton, 16, of Palatine, asks the public to join us for a Memorial Procession on Saturday, May 2, 2020, beginning at 11:00am.

We will pass locations throughout Palatine that were important to Andrew and his family. Andrew will lead us in spirit from his own car and share this journey with us.

If you are going to...

Janet M. Leidolf

Janet M. Leidolf

Apr 20, 2020

A Memorial Service for Janet M. Leidolf, 58, of Palatine, will be held by the family, at a later date.

Janet is survived by her brother’s Mark (Gail) Leidolf, Gary (Julie) Leidolf and Bruce (Terri) Leidolf.

She is preceded in death by her parents Nicholas and Mary Jean (Hefner) Leidolf.

In Janet’s memory, the family requests that memorials be made to the American...

Harry H. Comstock

Harry H. Comstock

Apr 19, 2020

Due to the current state of the pandemic, a formal Gathering of Remembrance for Harry H. Comstock, 90, of Palatine, but most recently a resident of The Fountains in Crystal Lake, will take place in August, over what would’ve been Harry’s 91st birthday.

Harry passed away in the early hours of April 19, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19.

He is loved...

Marc D. Denny

Marc D. Denny

Apr 19, 2020

Burial and a Celebration of Life for Marc D. Denny, of Lake Zurich, will be scheduled at a later date.

After a life full of love and laughter shared with a huge circle of family, friends, and colleagues, Marc died peacefully on April 19, 2020. He will be remembered for his wit and sense of humor, his joyful nature, his athletic...

April Jo Dicosola

April Jo Dicosola

Apr 19, 2020

The immediate family of April Jo DiCosola (nee Pastore) age 50, of McHenry Illinois, has had their final viewing and will be holding a celebration of life when the state can safely open back up at a time and place to de determined.

April passed away on April 19, 2020 due to complications following a recent surgery.

April was born in Elk...

John J. O’Sullivan

John J. O’Sullivan

Apr 15, 2020

A Memorial Mass for John Joseph O’Sullivan, 95, of Hawthorn Woods, will be held by the family, at a later date.

He was born in 1924 to John and Mary of Kilcorney, Co. Cork Ireland.

Beloved husband of Bernadine; devoted father of Nadine (Michael) Cavanaugh, Mary (Tony) Porto, Teresa (David) Fatina, Noreen (John) Flanagan and John: dear grandfather of John, Anne, Michael,...

Donna M. Jungenberg

Donna M. Jungenberg

Apr 13, 2020

Services for Donna M. Jungenberg, 89, of Hawthorn Woods, will be private.

She was born July 21, 1930 in Neenah, WI and passed away on April 13, 2020 in Hawthorn Woods, IL.

She is survived by her loving children Danny (Debra) Jungenberg, Gary (Sarah) Jungenberg and Todd (Martha) Jungenberg; cherished grandchildren Danny Jr, Charity, Erica, Sara, Tyler, John, Jamie, Sophia, Grace and...

Clifford A. Dean

Clifford A. Dean

Apr 11, 2020

A Memorial Service for Clifford Allan Dean, 92, of Algonquin, will be conducted at a later date, due to restrictions of social gatherings at this time.

Clifford was born in Jackson, Michigan, in 1927 and graduated from the University of Michigan earning his bachelor’s in Engineering in 1950 and Law degree in 1953. He then moved to Chicago and met the...

Louis A. Sands

Louis A. Sands

Apr 10, 2020

Services for Louis Allen Sands, 78, of Palatine, will be private.

He was born October 10, 1941 in Boise, ID and passed away on April 10, 2020 in Palatine, IL.

He is preceded in death by his wife Tamara (nee Zurba) Sands.

Louis is survived by his children, Louis Adam (Heidi) Sands, Sheri (Sam) DiGirolamo, Allison Sands, and his grandchildren Nicholas, Emma, Madelyn,...

Michael T. Fleming

Michael T. Fleming

Apr 10, 2020

A Memorial Service for Michael Thomas Fleming, 62, will be conducted at a later date.

Born on August 2, 1957, in Chicago, he passed away on April 10, 2020.

Michael was a friend to all and loved his family deeply. He was always a helping hand and was never seen without a smile.

Michael is survived by his Daughter Samantha Fleming; Mother Jacqueline...

Barbara Reed Turner

Barbara Reed Turner

Apr 9, 2020

Memorial services for will be held later this year at the Reed-Turner Nature Center.

While Barb loved flowers, she would’ve much preferred donations to The Reed-Turner Woodland Preserve or your local environmental charity.

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Barbara Reed Turner (“Barb”), a wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, mentor, naturalist, quilter, avid reader, letter-writer and philanthropist, died at home at the age of 100 on April...

John E. Sylwestrak

John E. Sylwestrak

Apr 9, 2020

Services & Interment for John E. Sylwestrak, 69, of North Barrington, will be private.

John was born on August 8, 1950 in Harvey, IL and passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in North Barrington.

Donald B. Engleson

Donald B. Engleson

Apr 5, 2020

Service and Interment for Donald B. Engleson, 96, of Deer Park, will be private. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

He was born on April 23, 1923 in Chicago, IL and passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 in Lake Zurich.

Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wives Dorothy M. Engleson (Wartenberg) and Phyllis Engleson (Hinrichsen)....

Hilda M. Senne

Hilda M. Senne

Apr 5, 2020

A Memorial Service for Hilda Marie Senne, 92, will be conducted at a later date, due to restrictions of social gatherings at this time.

Hilda was born on February 24, 1928 and passed away on April 5, 2020.

She lived in Palatine, IL, most of her life. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine and worked for the...

Susan Kruk

Susan Kruk

Apr 4, 2020

A family Visitation and Funeral Service for Susan Kruk (nee Daly), 96, of Wheeling since 1956, will be held privately.

Susan was born March 22, 1924 in Chicago, and passed away April 4, 2020 in Lake Zurich.

She is the beloved wife of the late Edward T. Kruk, loving mother of Edward (Deb) Kruk and the late George (Lynn), the late Judith...