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 The Daily Herald on December 10th, 2019 that Andreas "Andy" Spyropoulos passed on in Algonquin, Illinois.  Spyropoulos was 91 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Andreas "Andy"'s life.

It was noted by The Daily Herald on November 19th, 2019 that Daniel S Dorsch passed on in Algonquin, Illinois.  Dorsch was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Daniel S's life.

It was disclosed by The Daily Herald on November 10th, 2019 that Pearl M Edington (Cameron) perished in Algonquin, Illinois.  Ms. Edington was 96 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Pearl M's life.

It was written by The Daily Herald on October 29th, 2019 that Ethel M Yamashita passed on in Algonquin, Illinois.  Yamashita was 94 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ethel M's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on October 27th, 2019 that Mathew Roy Patrick Jr Perrone passed away in Algonquin, Illinois.  Perrone was 76 years old and was born in Muskogee, OK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mathew Roy Patrick Jr's life.

It was written by The Daily Herald on October 26th, 2019 that Mathew Roy Patrick Jr Perron passed away in Algonquin, Illinois.  Perron was 76 years old and was born in Muskogee, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mathew Roy Patrick Jr's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on October 21st, 2019 that James J Evans perished in Algonquin, Illinois.  Evans was 86 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James J's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on October 16th, 2019 that Mary Sijak (Baluk) died in Algonquin, Illinois.  Ms. Sijak was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on October 14th, 2019 that William Flood died in Algonquin, Illinois.  Flood was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on September 19th, 2019 that Neil Costello perished in Algonquin, Illinois.  Costello was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Neil's life.

History

In 2004, the 80-store Algonquin Commons outdoor mall (the largest outdoor mall in Illinois) opened for business, followed by the Algonquin Galleria outdoor mall, which is currently under development and saw its first stores open in 2006. Finally on February 25, 1890 the Village of Algonquin was officially formed. 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. But by 1834, the first settler of Algonquin, Samuel Gillilan, came to the area from Virginia. 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.

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