Schaumburg, Illinois
Wilma E. Growney of South Barrington for 33 years Wilma E. Growney (nee Insley), 70, was the beloved wife of Robert L. Growney; devoted mother to Matthew (Shelley) Growney, Dr. Alicia (Douglas Sokulski) Growney and Rebecca (Phillip) Leslie; loving grandmother to Isabella, Harrison and Beckett Growney, Amelia Leslie, and Ava and Grace Sokulski; dear sister of Thomas (Angie) Insley and Wendy (Michael) Jeziorski; dear aunt to many; and dear daughter to the late William and Eva (nee Sireikis) Insley. Wilma was on the board of directors of Home of the Sparrow and Mies van der Rohe Society, docent for the Glessner House, director and past president of PHD, a writing tutor at Barrington High School, and at Holy Family Catholic Community. Wilma was the director of Small Christian Community and the SPRED programs. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, friends and community. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, and 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, at Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, IL, following with Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to glessnerhouse.org/involvement.htm. For funeral information, Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Schaumburg, 847-882-5580.
Wilma I miss our early morning workouts and interesting political discussions. You added laughter and fiestiness to my day.
Valerie Brewster
February 04, 2021 | Schaumburg, IL | Friend
We were saddened to here of the sorrow that has come to you. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Takashi and Matsumi Kitagawa
February 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may light shine down on you and your family during these tough times. So sorry for your loss.
Aaron & Marie
February 13, 2013
May your love and warmest memories comfort you as your heart begins to heal.
C Johnson
February 13, 2013
Bob and Family,
David and I are sincerely sorry to hear of Wilma's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow, and we hope you will contact us if we can be of help in any way.
Warmest regards,
Bobbi and David Gutman
February 12, 2013
Dear Bob and Family:
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please take comfort in all the wonderful times you shared together. I only met Wilma a few times, but know she touched many lives, especially my sister Lynn Adams and the remainder of the Adam's Family. Take care.
Laura, Chris, Lauren and Brandon Bulat
February 12, 2013
Alicia, I am so sorry for your loss. I am certain nothing I say will ease your pain right now. Only know that I am thinking of you and wishing you and your family well. I didn't know your mother well, but I do know you and for that I am grateful. She left a wonderful legacy in you. You are in my thoughts.
Jen Maclay
February 12, 2013 | Lake Zurich, IL
Our thoughts and prayers go out your family.
Terri Ertlmeier
February 12, 2013 | Annapolis, MD
Deepest sympathies Bob and family. Wilma was such a strong woman of faith and action. I take many fond memories of our shared ministries.
Paul McMahon
February 11, 2013 | Melbourne
