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Recent obituaries in Fox Lake, IL

The obituaries in the Fox Lake area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Fox Lake history and identity.

Caroline "Dolly" Jonas

Caroline "Dolly" Jonas

Mar 30, 2026

Caroline “Dolly” Jonas, 96, of Ingleside, peacefully passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at Lakeland Healthcare Center, Elkhorn, WI. She was born April 22, 1929, in St. Paul, MN.

Caroline worked as a payroll administrator at Woolworth’s in Fox Lake for over 25 years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking strawberry rhubarb pies, and polka dancing every weekend (especially in Fort Atkinson,...

Charlene Louise (Nee Evans) Cicovsky

Charlene Louise (Nee Evans) Cicovsky

Mar 28, 2026

Charlene Louise Cicovsky (nee Evans), 93, of Ingleside, died March 28, 2026.  Wife of the late George J.; mom of Georgette (Joe) Serocki; grandma of Karen (Tanner Hart and Beki Strauser) Serocki, Brian (Stephanie) Serocki, Becky (John) Lyman, and Kim (Christian Buzbee) Serocki; great-grandma of Quentin and Damien Serocki; daughter of the late Joseph and Therese. Visitation...

Frances (Nee Vinco) Ambolo

Frances (Nee Vinco) Ambolo

Mar 26, 2026

Frances Ambolo (nee Vinco), 92, of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at home.  She was born January 20, 1934, in Marsala, Sicily, to the late Antonio and Paola (nee Cacioppo) Vinco.

Survivors include her children, Vida (the late Danny) Lamb and Vincent Ambolo both of Fox Lake; brother, Antonino (Francesca) Vinco;...

Gordon David Spading

Gordon David Spading

Mar 23, 2026

Gordon David Spading, 87, of Ingleside, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Round Lake Beach, IL. He was born February 17, 1939, in Cincinnati, OH.

Gordon was raised in Pine Island, MN and was a 1957 graduate of Pine Island High School. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy,...

Guy P. Guzzo

Guy P. Guzzo

Mar 19, 2026

Mr. Guzzo's services will be private.

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Ronsman

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Ronsman

Mar 11, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Ronsman, 89, of Round Lake, passed through death into eternal life Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, after a brief battle with bladder cancer.  He was born to Henry and Rose (nee Runnoe) Ronsman on February 22, 1937, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Jerry enjoyed cheering on the Green...

Sylvia K. (Nee Fischer And Divoky) Mcclory

Sylvia K. (Nee Fischer And Divoky) Mcclory

Mar 11, 2026

Sylvia K. McClory (nee Fischer and Divoky), 68, of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, March 11, 2026.  She was born September 16, 1957, in Aurora, Illinois.

Sylvia was a 1975 graduate of Richmond-Burton Community High School, she went on to work as a model at Albert K in the Lakehurst Mall, Waukegan. ...

Gregory L. Sleboda

Gregory L. Sleboda

Mar 6, 2026

Gregory L. Sleboda, 68, of Fox Lake, Illinois, passed away March 6, 2026.

Gregory was a welder most of his life and was known for his skill and craftsmanship.  From welding water towers, to hot rods, to artistic pieces, he took great pride in his work.  He loved nature and being outdoors any chance he...

Timothy J. Roznowski

Timothy J. Roznowski

Mar 4, 2026

The obituary and celebration of Timothy's life are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Delores "Dee" June (Nee Rhoads) Edwards

Delores "Dee" June (Nee Rhoads) Edwards

Feb 6, 2026

Delores "Dee" Edwards, 72, of Volo, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital.  She was born September 12, 1953, in Anadarko, OK.

Dee was the beloved wife of Sid Edwards for over 36 years; and the loving mom of Blake Edwards.

Visitation Monday, February 16, 2026, from 3-7 p.m., with...

Patricia Ann Culotta

Patricia Ann Culotta

Feb 4, 2026

The celebration of Patricia's life and her obituary are pending.  Please check back for the celebration date and time (most likely Spring or Summer of 2026).  Thank you.

Donna June (Nee Riley) Montana

Donna June (Nee Riley) Montana

Feb 3, 2026

Donna June Montana (née Riley) passed peacefully Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 20, 1941.

Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Montana; as well as her mother, Myrtle; and her sister, Ruby "Maxine" Barks.

She is survived by her three daughters:...

Panida Tanti

Panida Tanti

Jan 31, 2026

The obituary is pending.  The Northeastern Illinois Nurse Honor Guard will hold a Nightingale Tribute to Panida at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 12, at RINGA FUNERAL HOME, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. (Route 83), Lake Villa. Family and friends will hold a eulogy service immediately following the Nightingale Tribute.  Visitation will continue until 4 p.m.

Susan Jane (Nee Irwin) Rodriguez

Susan Jane (Nee Irwin) Rodriguez

Jan 19, 2026

Susan Jane Rodriguez, 78, passed away at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL. She was born Susan Jane Irwin in Chicago, IL to Edward Lyle Irwin and Jane Irwin (Heimke).

After graduating from Northern Illinois University, Susan spent her early years working as a student migrant teacher, teaching English and Spanish to Mexican immigrants. Susan spent...

Guy Vincent Croteau

Guy Vincent Croteau

Jan 14, 2026

Guy Vincent Croteau was a devoted and loving husband, proud father of four children, grandfather to twelve, and one of 10 siblings, seven of which survive him. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as a sister and a brother.

He was an immigration attorney and a semi-retired school bus driver who...

Clifton "Eddie / Clif" Stewart

Clifton "Eddie / Clif" Stewart

Jan 9, 2026

Clifton Edward Stewart, of Round Lake, peacefully passed away January 9, 2026, at home with his family.  He was born July 4, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert "John L" and Mary Anne "Mickey" (nee Lehmann) Stewart.

Clif grew up in Cicero, Illinois, attended Morton East High School, served in the Army during...

Giovanni Albiter

Giovanni Albiter

Jan 8, 2026

The visitation for Giovanni Albiter, 33, of Fox Lake, will be Saturday, January 17, from 9 a.m. until the time of prayer service at 12 p.m., at Joyful Spirit Church, 36325 N. Maple Avenue (please enter off of Wesley Road), Ingleside, IL 60041.  Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.  Memorials to the family appreciated.

Wojciech Panczyk

Wojciech Panczyk

Dec 31, 2025

Services will be private.

Diane Christine (Nee Holt) Clark

Diane Christine (Nee Holt) Clark

Dec 28, 2025

Diane Christine Clark (née Holt), 58, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly died at home after a brief battle with cancer on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born October 5, 1967, in Waukegan to Timothy and Elizabeth (née Jensen) Holt.

A 1985 graduate of Warren Township High School, Diane began her successful career in real estate...

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