Sophia Koval of Arlington Heights Passes Away Suddenly at 16; Community Mourns the Loss of a Bright and Beloved Young Soul
It is with profound sadness that the Arlington Heights community mourns the sudden passing of Sophia Koval, who died on July 22, 2025 at the age of 16 years — a loss felt deeply by her family, friends, and neighbors. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Glueckert Funeral Home, followed by a prayer service at 12:30 PM, with interment at Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville, IL
A Life Filled with Promise and Light
Born on September 28, 2008, Sophia brought joy, grace, and an unmistakable warmth to everyone she encountered. As she grew to become a cherished daughter, friend, and young community member in Arlington Heights, her kindness and gentle spirit stood out.
Whether in school corridors, family gatherings, or casual neighborhood encounters, Sophia had a natural ability to make people feel welcomed and cared for. Her bright smile and sincere compassion created ripples of goodness in the lives of all who had the privilege to know her.
A Family’s Love and a Community’s Admiration
Although her life on earth was brief, Sophia’s impact was significant. Loved ones describe her as a beacon of hope and kindness—someone who shared her heart with openness and authenticity.
Friends recall moments spent laughing together, confiding secrets, and supporting each other through both happy and difficult times. Her presence comforted those around her and added a calming beauty to everyday life.
Honoring Her Memory
The details for Sophia’s visitation and prayer service offer an opportunity for family, friends, and neighbors to come together to honor her life:
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Visitation: Monday, July 28, 2025 , 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Glueckert Funeral Home
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Prayer Service: Monday, July 28, 2025, 12:30 PM at Glueckert Funeral Home
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Interment: Lakeside Cemetery, Libertyville, IL
Her family welcomes all who wish to celebrate Sophia’s life through shared memories, heartfelt stories, and quiet moments of reflection.
Keeping Sophia in Our Hearts
Even as we struggle with the heartbreak of her untimely passing, Sophia’s memory offers us a chance to reflect on life’s preciousness and on the ways in which one person can uplift others so beautifully. In honoring Sophia, we honor compassion, authenticity, and the power of gentle love.
Her spirit lives on in the countless gestures of caring and connection she inspired—a legacy of quiet goodness that will continue to resonate within her family and the broader Arlington Heights community.
🌿 A Youthful Soul Remembered
Sophia Koval’s journey on this earth may have ended too soon, but her essence—full of promise, light, and loving presence—will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched. As we grieve, let us also give thanks for the grace she shared and the meaning she brought to each life fortunate enough to know her.
May Sophia rest in peace.