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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.

Barbara Jean (Bieser) Guzman

Barbara Jean (Bieser) Guzman

Nov 5, 2022

Barbara Jean Guzman, age 74. Barbara was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 04, 1948 to the late Raymond and Francis Bieser.  She was the loving mother of Margarita Guzman (Jeff Horn), Arnie (Barb) Guzman and Daniel (Traci) Guzman.  Cherished grandmother of Chase and Brooke Horn, Casey, Anna, Carlos, Anna and Ava Guzman, Henry and Connor Guzman.  Dear...

Barbara J. (Nee Monk) Phillips

Barbara J. (Nee Monk) Phillips

Nov 5, 2022

Services for Barbara J. Phillips, 87, of Des Plaines, formerly of Antioch, will be private.

Alicia "Queen B" (Nee Luna) Moreno

Alicia "Queen B" (Nee Luna) Moreno

Oct 29, 2022

Alicia "queen B" Moreno of Fox Lake, Illinois, formerly of Little Village in Chicago, paraded on earth for 91years, 5 months,15 days, 14 hours before leaving peacefully from her home to climb the rainbow bridge to heaven on 29 October 2022. She was born on 13 May 1931 in Kenedy, Texas.  She was raised a Catholic and...

Marge Gentry

Marge Gentry

Oct 26, 2022

Marge Gentry, 87, of Fox Lake, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha, Wisconsin.

She was born July 4, 1935, to the late Edward Pyka and Margaret Belle Croissant, in Peru, Illinois.  Marge married the late Rufus Garnett Gentry on June 14, 1952.

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Phyllis Marie (Geffe) Zellmer

Phyllis Marie (Geffe) Zellmer

Oct 18, 2022

Phyllis Marie Zellmer (nee Geffe) passed away October 18, 2022 in Lowell, Wisconsin.  Phyllis was the beloved wife of John for 53 years, loving mother of Juanita (Steven) Hazen, Raymond (Natalie) Zellmer and Phillip (Melissa) Zellmer and Rev. Robert (Wendy) Zellmer and  cherished grandmother of Victor, Ivan and Alaric Hazen, Isabella and Alyssa Zellmer, Scarlet, Violet, Autumn...

John Arthur Schar

John Arthur Schar

Oct 15, 2022

John Arthur Schar, 79, of Ingleside, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at White Oaks at McHenry.  He was born February 13, 1943, in Libertyville, to the late Arthur and Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Skarbalis) Schar.

John grew up in unincorporated Prairie View.  He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, during which he served...

Thomas Anthony Daly, Sr.

Thomas Anthony Daly, Sr.

Oct 15, 2022

Thomas Anthony Daly, was taken way too soon at 59 years old. He left behind his loving wife Kathy of 31 years. His adored children Sophie (Kevin) Jesiolowski, Lauren (fiancé Bobby Hinds) Daly, and Tad. His cherished granddaughter Caleila. He was the devoted son of Ray and Leila, along with his 6 siblings, RE (Bonnie), Pete (Nancy),...

Michael Anton Lutz, Sr.

Michael Anton Lutz, Sr.

Oct 11, 2022

Michael Anton Lutz, Sr., 75, a longtime resident of Fox Lake Hills, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 11, 2022, surrounded by family.

Early in life, Michael was a cab driver.  As a cabbie, he met his wife, Patricia Naughton.  They were married three months later on June 12, 1972, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary...

Jason "Jack" Prager

Jason "Jack" Prager

Oct 9, 2022

Jason "Jack" Prager, 66, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born in Boston, MA, April 5, 1956, to the late Philip and Barbara (nee Laseron) Prager.

Jack enjoyed a 40-year career as an auditor for the State of Illinois Board of Education, during which...

Richard "Dick" T.E. Sylvester

Richard "Dick" T.E. Sylvester

Sep 30, 2022

Richard T.E. "Dick" Sylvester, 80, of Spring Grove, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born August 2, 1942, in Aachen, Germany.

Dick was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the early, military-advisor days of the Vietnam War.  He went on to...

Joan (Nee Suk) Kreiling

Joan (Nee Suk) Kreiling

Sep 25, 2022

There will be no services.

James Delno Dinwiddie

James Delno Dinwiddie

Sep 21, 2022

James Delno Dinwiddie, age 80, long time resident of Fox Lake.  James was the beloved husband of 61 years to Jolene Marie (nee Shearer), loving father of Cheryl ( David ) Dinwiddie Becker and James Bryan Dinwiddie.  He was the devoted son of the late Anderson and Reba Dinwiddie, cherished grandfather of Ryan Michael Hink, Melissa Mathena...

Thomas John Rogge

Thomas John Rogge

Sep 16, 2022

Thomas J. Rogge, age 77 of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at JourneyCare Hospice CareCenter in Barrington, IL.

Tom was born August 17, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI to Carl and Mary Ann (nee Peterson) Rogge.  He married the love of his life, Pamela J. (nee Shumate) July 23, 1966.  Tom and his wife...

John H. Moulis

John H. Moulis

Sep 11, 2022

John H. Moulis, 83, of Johnsburg, IL and Cape Coral, FL, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Florida.  He was born February 20, 1939, to the late Joseph and Anna Moulis.

John worked in the marina business since 1952, beginning with his parents at Chain O'Lakes Marina before establishing Fox Lake Harbor—both in Fox...

Dennis J. Sitko, Sr.

Dennis J. Sitko, Sr.

Sep 6, 2022

There will be no services for Mr. Sitko.

Maryanne Cecilia (Nee Zak) Mcnally

Maryanne Cecilia (Nee Zak) Mcnally

Sep 6, 2022

MaryAnne Cecilia McNally (nee Zak), 59, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at her home.  She was born August 14, 1963, in Waukegan, to the late Francis and Vivian (nee Naumiak) Zak.

MaryAnne was preceded in death by her husband, Felix "Mac" McNally; parents, Frank and Vivian; sister,...

Pearl Marie (Nee Boehm) Linne

Pearl Marie (Nee Boehm) Linne

Aug 30, 2022

Services for Pearl M. Linne, formerly of Fox Lake, will be private.

Carl "Rick" Burr

Carl "Rick" Burr

Aug 27, 2022

It is with deep sadness the Burr Family announces the death of our fighter, Carl "Rick" Burr.  Rick passed away peacefully at home surrounded in love after his 17-year battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer.

Rick is survived by Sharon, his wife of 51 years; his son, Jody (Marci) Burr; daughter, Jamie (Jeff) Martin; mother-in-law, Lois...

Barbara J. (Nee Yater) Wieczorek

Barbara J. (Nee Yater) Wieczorek

Aug 25, 2022

Barbara Joan Wieczorek 75, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Ingleside, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born January 18, 1947, on Staten Island, NY, daughter of the late Philip and Aileen Yater. She was married for 20 years to the late Dennis McDonald with whom she...

Marion Doris (Nee Rothmeier) Beeter

Marion Doris (Nee Rothmeier) Beeter

Aug 25, 2022

Services are private.

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