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Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services Obituaries

Local obituaries for Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL areas

Matthew R. Frase

Matthew R. Frase

Feb 20, 2018

A Memorial Visitation for Matthew R. Frase, 25, of Chicago, formerly of Lake Zurich, will be held Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.  The Memorial Service will begin Monday, February 26, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at the North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road,...

George Vingan Jr.

George Vingan Jr.

Feb 19, 2018

Visitation for George Vingan Jr., 85, will be held from 10:00am until 1:00pm Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich.  The Interment to be private.

George passed-away peacefully on February 19, 2018 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  He was born in Chicago to the late George and Anna (nee Philmanescu)...

Anthony Voleck, Jr.

Anthony Voleck, Jr.

Feb 18, 2018

Visitation for Anthony “Tony” Voleck, Jr., 76, of Rolling Meadows, formerly of Powhatan Point, OH, will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, IL.  Tony will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 10:00am until the time of the Funeral Service at...

Ruth H. Fentress

Ruth H. Fentress

Feb 17, 2018

Memorial Service and Interment for Ruth H. Fentress, 90, of North Barrington will be held at later date.

She was born on November 6, 1927 in Evanston, IL and passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.

“Robin” was a very active leader in the Girl Scout’s for many years.

Ruth was the beloved wife of...

Linda Rough

Linda Rough

Feb 15, 2018

There will be a Visitation and a Memorial Service to commemorate Linda Rough, age 81, of Lake Zurich, IL, and celebrate her legacy on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington from 2:30pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 3:00pm.  A private celebration for friends and family will follow.

Linda was born in...

Theodore R. Van Dellen Jr.

Theodore R. Van Dellen Jr.

Feb 14, 2018

Memorial Visitation for Ted Van Dellen, formerly of Fredericktown and Columbus, Ohio, age 80, will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018, from 1:00p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service, 3:00p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.  An Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, IL.

Ted passed away after a long...

Leonard Ellman

Leonard Ellman

Feb 12, 2018

Visitation for Leonard Ellman, 96, of Inverness, will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 1:00 PM until the time of the Remembrances, 3:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.

Leonard was born in Chicago, IL on December 8, 1921 and passed away at home, peacefully on February 12, 2018 surrounded by his...

William C. Warr

William C. Warr

Feb 9, 2018

William C. “Bill” Warr, requested, Funeral Services not be held.  A celebration of life will be held in Bill’s honor at a later date.

Bill is a long-time resident of Palatine IL.  He died unexpectedly on February 9, 2018 at the age of 61 while clearing a heavy snowfall.

Beloved husband of Mary for 27 years, Bill is survived by his parents...

Greg D. Gwizdala

Greg D. Gwizdala

Feb 8, 2018

Visitation for Greg D. Gwizdala, 62, of Palatine, will be on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 10:00a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service, 11:00a.m. at Harvest Bible Chapel, 800 Rohlwing Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL.  The Interment will be private.

Greg was born in Chicago, IL to Anton and Maria Gwizdala.  He passed away at home on Thursday, February 08, 2018.  ...

Michael F. Speciale

Michael F. Speciale

Feb 7, 2018

Visitation for Michael F. Speciale, 65, of Palatine, will be held Monday, February 12, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.

Funeral Services will begin Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home, with an entombment following at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove.

Michael was born November 13,...

Richard L. Vandenbark

Richard L. Vandenbark

Feb 6, 2018

A Celebration of Life for Richard (“Dick”) Lee Vandenbark, 78, an 18 year resident of Lake Barrington Shores, Lake Barrington, formerly long-time resident of Downers Grove, will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018, Noon, at Lake Barrington Shores, 64 N. Old Barn Road, Lake Barrington, IL 60010.

He was born on February 14, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN. and passed away,...

Cassandra A. Meadors

Cassandra A. Meadors

Feb 4, 2018

A Memorial Visitation for Cassandra A. Meadors, 14, of Barrington, will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.

A full obituary is pending and will be posted and published when available.

James R. Nemeth

James R. Nemeth

Feb 4, 2018

A Memorial Visitation for James Robert Nemeth, 39, of Indiana, formerly of Barrington/Hoffman Estates, will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  A private family Inurnment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.

James was born November 11, 1978 in Park Ridge, and passed...

Cassandra A. Meadors

Cassandra A. Meadors

Feb 4, 2018

Cassandra “Cassie” Arlene Meadors, at a young 14 years, Beloved only daughter of Craig and Charlotte Meadors, and Barrington High School freshman, died in a car accident on Sunday, February 4, 2018.  She is the cherished grand-daughter of Ted & Rose Ann Yanik, and Bill & Roberta Meadors.  She is survived by her favorite aunts and uncle, Cheri & Ted...

Romuald J. Plachta

Romuald J. Plachta

Feb 2, 2018

Visitation for Romuald J. “Roman” Plachta, 74, of Hawthorn Woods, will be held Sunday, February 11, 2018, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.  Prayers will begin Monday, February 12, 2018, 9:30 a.m. also at the funeral home, and proceed to St. Theresa Catholic Church, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, for...

Anna C. Weber

Anna C. Weber

Jan 30, 2018

Services and Interment for Anna Catherine Weber, 96, of Lake Barrington, will be private.

She was born on November 14, 1921 in Welch, WV and passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Barrington.

Bonnie M. Bennett

Bonnie M. Bennett

Jan 28, 2018

Visitation for Bonnie M. Bennett, 74, of Palatine, will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine.

She will lie in state Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 Palatine Road,...

Evangelina T. Topacio

Evangelina T. Topacio

Jan 28, 2018

Questioning the truth is often a perplexing task. In contrast, questioning the truth about one’s self is a limitless journey; a bewildering excursion filled with so much self-discovery that it persists on being one of the most strenuous questions to answer. But what about the question, “Who are we?” makes it such a peculiar one to interact with?

Is it because...

Bernard J. Mccarville

Bernard J. Mccarville

Jan 23, 2018

Visitation for Bernard J. McCarville, 84, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago, will be held Monday, January 29, 2018 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.

Prayers will begin Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Lake Zurich, and proceeding to Transfiguration Catholic Church, 348 W. Mill...

Eleanor C. Sobotkiewicz

Eleanor C. Sobotkiewicz

Jan 23, 2018

Services and Interment will be private for Eleanor C. Sobotkiewicz (nee Kapusciarz), 91, of Lake Zurich, formerly of Woodstock, a current resident of Addolorata Villa in Wheeling.

Eleanor was born on March 21, 1926 in Midland, MI and died Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Beloved wife of the late Edmund J.; loving mother of Stephanie (Michael) Ganshert, Suzanne (the late Dr. J. Daniel)...