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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.
Danny Gene Brown
Jun 25, 2023
Danny Gene Brown, age 59, passed away on June 25, 2023. He was born on March 26, 1959 in Tupelo, Mississippi.  He was the loving son of the late Mary Underwood (March 5, 1994) and cherished father of the late Makell (May 23, 2018). Danny is survived by his grandson, Johnny Meyerin. He was a dear brother...
John W. Burdick
Jun 23, 2023
John W. Burdick, age 98, passed away peacefully, June 23, 2023. John was the beloved husband of the late Helene (nee: Dziak), married 71 years, and loving father of Joyce (Joseph) Fitzgerald of Ingleside and the late Janice Opland. He was a devoted son of the late Warren and Magdalena (nee: Krzyzowska) Burdick. Dear brother of the...
Randy William Ruhl, Jr.
Jun 11, 2023
Randy William Ruhl, Jr., 26, of the Fox Lake area, unexpectedly passed away June 11, 2023, in Chicago. He was born to Randy William Ruhl and Carol Dishinger Bock November 6, 1996, in Highland Park.
During his youth, Randy enjoyed many sports, especially football, wrestling, and fishing. Randy found his passion in the plumbing industry...
Nicholas Baron Burke
May 28, 2023
Nicholas Baron Burke, 81, of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at home.  He was born March 28, 1942, in Chicago, to the late Arthur and Mary (nee Baron) Burke.
Nick attended Marquette University and graduated from Northwestern University.  He went on to have asuccessful career as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified...
Laura Mills-Gray
May 22, 2023
Laura Mills-Gray passed away following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Betty Mills, and her younger sister, Margaret Jonas. She is survived by her loving life partner, Bill Haberkamp, older sister, Linda Jackson, and younger brother, Michael Mills.
She was highly intelligent, beautiful, loving and...
Mark Allen Cooper
May 19, 2023
Mark Allen Cooper, age 54.  Mark was the beloved son of Robert J. and Shirley J. (nee Mazikowski) Cooper. He was the loving brother of Shelly (Boyko) Denkov and Laura (Mark) Mahoney, cherished uncle of Gena Denkov, Will Mahoney, Patrick Mahoney, Vanina Coffey and Kalina Dencova, and dear nephew of Patricia Spada. He was a cousin to...
Carol Ann (Nee Eckhardt) Camm
May 16, 2023
Carol Ann Camm (nee Eckhardt), 63, Round Lake Beach, peacefully passed away May 16, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was born July 8 1959, in Chicago, to the late Carl and Dorothy (nee Schlitz) Eckhardt.
After a lifetime of working as a material handler and forklift driver, Carol retired in 2021. She loved...
Patrick "Pat" Erwin
May 15, 2023
Patrick M. Erwin, 80, of Fox Lake and formerly of Palatine and Racine, WI, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at JourneyCare, Barrington. He was born November 13, 1942, in Chicago, to the late James and Anne (nee Bernard) Erwin.
Pat met the love of his life, Marge, in ninth-grade Spanish at Calumet High School. ...
David "Smitty" C. Smith
May 14, 2023
David "Smitty from the City" Smith, 60, a longtime resident of the Fox Lake area, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 14, 2023, in McHenry. He was born January 22, 1963, in Chicago, to the late James P. and Marie C. (nee Gartner) Smith.
Smitty was a one-of-a-kind jokester who had a heart of gold. A...
Melody S. (Nee Bunte) Krapf
May 13, 2023
Melody S. Krapf (nee Bunte), 70, of Ingleside, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. She was born November 6, 1952, in Chicago, to the late Charles and Muriel (nee Simonson) Bunte.
Melody was very active in Antioch Moose Lodge #525, where she had been a past Chapter Analyst and...
William "Bill" J. Hall
May 5, 2023
William "Bill" J. Hall
William "Bill" J. Hall, 63, of McHenry, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at home. He was born September 15, 1959, in North Chicago, to the late William J. Sr. and Frances (nee Perpich) Hall.
Bill grew up in Zion and went on to have a successful career as...
Lorraine Marie (Chalifoux) Kehoe
May 4, 2023
Lorraine M. Kehoe
Lorraine M. Kehoe (nee Chalifoux), 85, of Ingleside, peacefully passed away May 04, at JourneyCare, Barrington. She was born April 27, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Maynard and Susan (nee Christof) Chalifoux.
Lorraine was born and raised on the Northwest side of Chicago, and moved to Ingleside in 1986. ...
Daniel William Laprise
Apr 28, 2023
Daniel was born September 29th, 1994, to Bill and Cindy LaPrise. As a kid he loved catching bugs, trapping squirrels, and exploring the outdoors.
He knew from a young age that he wanted to be in the Navy Special Forces and trained extensively towards this goal. He left for bootcamp in November of 2015. He...
Carol Lynn (Nee Zillmer) Moore
Apr 20, 2023
Carol L. Moore (nee Zillmer), age 86 passed away peacefully April 20, 2023 at The Cottages of Fox Lake. She was the beloved wife of the late George T. Moore. Carol is survived by her daughter Dawn (Richard) Dahl and Duane Moore. She was the loving grandmother of Scott (Erica) Moore, Harley (Cesar) Gonzalez and great grandmother...
Michael D. Mcartor
Apr 17, 2023
Michael Dean McArtor, 52, of McHenry IL, passed peacefully in his sleep Monday April 17, 2023. Mike, as known by most, was a kind soul. He was born September 3, 1970, the son of Hubert and Cheryl McArtor. He grew up in McHenry and lived there until his passing. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and...
Barbara "Barb" (Nee Schmitt) Bobek
Apr 17, 2023
Barbara "Barb" Bobek (nee Schmitt), 72, a resident of Ingleside for 31 years, peacefully passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at JourneyCare, Barrington. She was born July 11, 1950, in Chicago, to the late Nicholas "Nick" and Alice (nee Brewster).
Barb grew up in Rolling Meadows and moved to Ingleside in 1992. She worked for...
Margaret Jane (Nee Qualls) Wert
Apr 13, 2023
Margaret J. Wert (Qualls), 58, of Spring Grove, IL passed away at her home, on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Born in Muskegon Michigan, on December 9, 1964, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Jennifer Buit. Her early life was spent in Muskegon, MI where she attended grade school and cared for her young sisters....
Betty Jean (Nee Pinkham) Westin
Apr 10, 2023
Betty Jean Westin (nee Pinkham), 75, a lifelong resident of the Fox Lake/Ingleside area, peacefully passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at her daughter's home in McHenry. She was born July 4, 1947, to the late Edward and Mae (nee Hemminger) Pinkham.
Betty grew up in the Fox Lake/Ingleside areas graduating in 1964 from Grant...
David H. Ferrigan, Sr.
Apr 8, 2023
David H. Ferrigan, Sr., 83, a lifelong resident of Ingleside, peacefully passed away at home Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born August 19, 1939, in Chicago, to the late Howard and Esther (nee Neuroth) Ferrigan.
Dave lived his entire life in the Ingleside/Fox Lake area. He attended Gavin School and was a 1958 graduate...
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