Alice Marilyn Buchholz

Alice Marilyn Buchholz (nee Heinrich), 96, died peacefully on August 2, 2024 in Long Grove, Illinois. She was born in Chicago on August 24, 1927, to the late William and Frances (nee Sauer) Heinrich, and was preceded in death by her husband John Buchholz and brothers John (Alice), Norman (Elenore), Bob (Diane) and Lee (Barbara) Heinrich.

She was the devoted mother of Jane (Michael) Griffin and Jill (Donald) Minner; loving grandmother of Jason (Jackie Curran) Griffin, Alison (Justin Freiberg) Griffin, Mark (Anna Niehaus) Minner, and Courtney (Erik) Johnson; cherished great grandmother of Emerson, Audrey-Rose, Rowan and Brennan Griffin, and Henry Johnson; beloved sister to Marilyn (Joe) Weiland and Judy Georgias (Al Thomale); several dear cousins; adored aunt to many nieces and nephews; and cherished friend Lola Mugalian.

Church, family, and community were always at the center of Alice's life. At age 7 she joined the choir at Humboldt Park Evangelical United Brethren Church in Chicago. She continued singing in church choirs through the age of 70. Alice graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in 1945, attended North Central College, then married John Buchholz on May 10, 1947. An avid athlete and fan, she loved cheering for her grandchildren at their sporting events and concerts.

Alice was a consummate volunteer, serving as an officer on Presbyterian church boards and women's groups, chaperoning 7 mission trips, and teaching Sunday School in Palatine, Rockford, and Barrington. She was active in the Infant Welfare Society, Meals with Wheels, PADS, Friends of the Barrington Area Library, Girl Scouts, PTO, Chicago's Women's District Golf Association, Barrington Art Associates, and The Rest Haven Cemetery Board.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:  The Presbyterian Church of Barrington Music Memorial Fund or the American Heart Association. A service will be held on Sunday, September 8th at 1:30 pm at The Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Rd., Barrington, IL, followed by a reception at the church.