Funeral Homes in Algonquin, IL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Theresa Schwegel (author), and Evan Jager (track and field athlete).

Algonquin is a village in Illinois located in both McHenry and Kane counties. It is a northwest suburb of Chicago, located approximately 40 miles from the Loop. The 2010 Census placed the Village's population at 30,046, growing considerably from the 2000 Census figure of 23,276.The village is known as "The Gem of the Fox River Valley", since its downtown is nestled in the heart of Illinois' Fox River Valley. Established in 1890 and long known as a small river community, the village is making the transition into a major regional hub, as it has experienced considerable suburban growth over the past 20 years. Now stretching all the way west to the busy Randall Road corridor, Algonquin has become a major center of retail activity, with popular shopping centers and various well known restaurants, and a growing corporate campus. Additionally, the village continues to see considerable residential growth. The Village is proud that it has managed its growth to increase the commercial tax base, build great neighborhoods, preserve its character and history, and substantially increase its recreational offerings and quality of life.

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Algonquin Obituaries

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on January 12th, 2022 that Carl J Jr Vainisi passed away in Algonquin, Illinois.  Vainisi was 85 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carl J Jr's life.

It was noted by The Daily Herald on January 3rd, 2022 that Harold Griffin Mowbray died in Algonquin, Illinois.  Mowbray was 95 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Harold Griffin's life.

It was revealed by Chicago Tribune on December 30th, 2021 that Norman Zuckerman passed on in Algonquin, Illinois.  Zuckerman was 96 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Norman's life.

It was written by The Daily Herald on November 28th, 2021 that Cheryl Ann McCornack perished in Algonquin, Illinois.  McCornack was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Cheryl Ann's life.

It was disclosed by The Daily Herald on November 16th, 2021 that James P Sheridan perished in Algonquin, Illinois.  Sheridan was 74 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James P's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on August 31st, 2021 that Daniel E O'Heath died in Algonquin, Illinois.  O'Heath was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Daniel E's life.

It was written by The Daily Herald on August 8th, 2021 that Raymond W Knoeppel passed on in Algonquin, Illinois.  Knoeppel was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Raymond W's life.

It was disclosed by The Daily Herald on March 9th, 2021 that Elaine Lewis (Halverson) died in Algonquin, Illinois.  Ms. Lewis was 95 years old and was born in Milan, MN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elaine's life.

It was revealed by Chicago Tribune on March 2nd, 2021 that Joan L Felke (Brink) passed away in Algonquin, Illinois.  Ms. Felke was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Joan L's life.

It was written by The Daily Herald on February 24th, 2021 that Deborah J "Debbie" Phillips (Arrigo) passed on in Algonquin, Illinois.  Ms. Phillips was 56 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Deborah J "Debbie"'s life.

History

There was some dispute regarding the original name of Algonquin, and numerous other names were suggested including Denny's Ferry, Cornish Ferry, Cornishville, and Osceola. The first signs of economic growth occurred in 1855 when the town saw the construction of the railroad, which enabled farmers in the neighboring area to have other means of getting their products to the markets in Chicago. Algonquin remained a small town for much of the 20th Century, growing steadily, until the 1980s, when the Village's population exploded with new residential construction. For much of the 20th Century, Algonquin was a quasi-resort town and several people from the Chicago area would visit the town in order to escape urban life. A 2007 special census placed the Village's population at 30,548 , growing considerably from the 2000 Census figure of 23,276 .

Long before European ethnic groups settled in Algonquin, the Potawatomi Native Americans in the United States Americans originally inhabited the land.

The official website for the city of Algonquin is http://www.algonquin.org.