Schaumburg, Illinois
Mary Lou Altom of Hoffman Estates The funeral service for Mary Lou Altom (nee Giles), 64, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Ltd., 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Burial will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Mary Lou was born Aug. 12, 1941, in Oak Park, and passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006, in Hoffman Estates. She was a retired administrative assistant at Hoffman Estates High School for over 17 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Altom; loving mother of Todd and Kelley Altom; cherished grandmother of Alessandra Altom and Ashley Lyngaas; dear daughter of Lucille and the late Raymond Giles; and loving sister of Donna Bochenek. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60661. For information, 847-882-5580.
Read MoreI was Bobby's step-sister in Chicago. We were introduced to each other as children, he said was 13 and I was 4 years old. We lived together till he was 18. At Bobby's wedding, I met Mary Lou. What a lovely person! I came to love her too!
Carol Wolff
January 23, 2025 | Family
My True, Beautiful Friend since we were 18 years old! In and out of each other's lives, but never missing a beat. As beautiful on the inside as on the outside - - - strong, loyal, loving and the best sense of humor that God could create. I miss you more each and every day but am grateful for the time spent on earth and that you are reunited with Bob in a peaceful, pain free ever after.
HBobbie McLeod (formerly Hoffman Estates)
July 06, 2006 | Phoenix, AZ
Mary Lou was a such a wonderful person. She was warm, witty and funny. You couldn't help but laugh when you were around her. She always made us laugh when she worked at Hoffman. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patricia Eugene
June 27, 2006 | Schaumburg, IL
Dear Family,
I have known Mary Lou for many years. She was a very dear friend of my mom Barbara Gudjons. She was always so funny to be around and always made people feel welcome. She will be missed. My prayers are with the family.
Sincerely, Lyn Swanson (Gudjons)
Lyn Swasnon
June 27, 2006 | South Elgin, IL
Dear Family,
Mary Lou was very bright,warm and engaging. You are a wonderful and loving family. She loved you all so very much. Take gentle care of each other. So good to have known her.
Harvey M. Wolf
June 24, 2006 | Arlington Heights, IL
Mary Lou was an inspiration. When you think of Mar, you can't help but smile due largely to her sense of humor; however, it was her strength of character that I admired most. She will be deeply missed.......
Barbara Favia
June 23, 2006 | Mt. Prospect, IL
Sweet. Funny. Sarcastic. Loving.
I love you and will miss you dearly.
Tracy (Bochenek) Moore
June 22, 2006 | Bettendorf, IA
My prayers are with all who loved and cared for Mary Lou. I always enjoyed her wonderful sense of humor. I knew and worked with Mary Lou and Bob and enjoyed their time with us at Hoffman.
Dee Moyer
June 22, 2006 | Hoffman Estates, IL
Mary Lou was a wonderful person. I will remember how warm she was and how she was always smiling or laughing. She will be missed very much. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosalee Mueller
June 22, 2006 | Schaumburg, IL
