Arlene Wimmer

Arlene Wimmer obituary, Buffalo Grove, IL

Arlene Wimmer

Arlene Wimmer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd. on Jan. 5, 2026.
Arlene Wimmer nee Bagrowski, age 89 of Buffalo Grove. Beloved wife of the late Leniford "Len" Wimmer for 55 years. Loving mom of Laura Wimmer, Lenard Wimmer, Allison (Larry) Hall, and Lisa (Thomas) Hornicak. Adored grandmother of Stephen (Rose), Christopher, Sara, Rebecca, Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Gabrielle. Dear sister of the late Dolores Schuler. Aunt, cousin and friend of many.

Visitation Monday, January 12th at 9:15 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL. A life celebration mass will be held at 10:00 am. Entombment to follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls would be greatly appreciated.

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January 15, 2026

Ted Pawlowski posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2026

Tania Simanis and Family posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2026

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls posted to the memorial.

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Ted Pawlowski

January 15, 2026

Sincerest sympathies to you. I am your cousin from South Chicago, from way back. My Dad, Casey was your Mother's cousin. His Mom and your great grandfather Frank were sister and brother. We are all scattered around. Just wanted to express my family's condolences. Ted Pawlowski Las Vegas, NV

Tania Simanis and Family

January 6, 2026

I spent so many wonderful memories with Len and Arlene thru the Veeco family. Those moments will always stay with me.

Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you comfort, strength, and peace.

With my deepest condolences

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

January 6, 2026

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Arlene Wimmer.

May the angels lead her into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome her and take her to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

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