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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.

Bill Mack Davis

Bill Mack Davis

May 6, 2022

Bill M Davis 81, longtime resident of Plainview Arkansas passed peacefully at Journey Care in Barrington IL. Bill proudly served as a Flight Engineer on C-130 airplanes as Master Sargent of the United States Marine Corp for 30 year. He traveled all over the world, he was stationed in Alaska as well as Okinawa Japan. At the...

Ranbir Singh Chahal

Ranbir Singh Chahal

May 5, 2022

Services will be private.

Marie Angela (Nee Abbruscato) Alex

Marie Angela (Nee Abbruscato) Alex

May 2, 2022

Marie Angela Alex (nee Abbruscato), 93, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL.

Mrs. Alex was born June 20, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Peter and Rosalie (nee Abbott) Abbruscato.  She married the late Frank G. Alex on...

Tyler Austin Pulley

Tyler Austin Pulley

Apr 30, 2022

The celebration of Tyler's life is pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Kenneth Anthony Stabla

Kenneth Anthony Stabla

Apr 29, 2022

Kenneth Anthony Stabla, age 75.  Beloved husband of Margaret "Marge" (nee Janutis), cherished father of Christopher (Hallie) Stabla, Debi Bone, Sharon (Joe) Price and Brian Bone.  Kenneth was the cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Emily Stabla, Alexis Schueler, Holden Price, Cael Price and Alayna Price.  Dear brother of Barb Fleck and Sue (Tim) Higham.  Loving uncle of...

Jolyn Marie Koznarski

Jolyn Marie Koznarski

Apr 26, 2022

Jolyn Marie Koznarski, 30, passed away peacefully April 26, 2022.  Jolyn was a loving mother to Ian Thomas Vidales; cherished daughter of Richard Koznarski and Gina Tiedt; granddaughter of Patricia (nee Nick) and William Koznarski; niece of Jack and Joanne Pock; cousin to Kristen, Heather, Amanda and Olivia; and aunt and godmother, Rebecca Klaus.  She was preceded...

Mark R. Caulfield

Mark R. Caulfield

Apr 22, 2022

Services for Mr. Caulfield will be private.

Patricia Lynn Altmann

Patricia Lynn Altmann

Apr 17, 2022

Patricia Lynn Altmann, 73, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.  She was born October 1, 1948, in Oak Lawn, to the late Charles Kluck and Maryellen Timmerman.

Patricia worked as a saleswoman at Pitney Bowes for many years.  She loved Chicago and was always up for a good party or...

Robert " Bob" Warden

Robert " Bob" Warden

Apr 16, 2022

Robert "Bob" F. Warden, 82, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born June 15, 1939, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Matuszewski) Warden. Bob married Lauretta Pickering on July 26, 1968.

Bob was dedicated to...

Charles "Chuck" Greenhill

Charles "Chuck" Greenhill

Apr 14, 2022

Charles Greenhill

June 7, 1934 – April 14, 2022

Charles Greenhill was born to the late Hy and Frieda Greenhill, in Chicago, IL on June 7, 1934.  He graduated from Lane Tech with a certificate as a Tool and Die Maker and later went on to partner with his father and brother, Sheldon...

Jimmie J. Borgman, Sr.

Jimmie J. Borgman, Sr.

Apr 11, 2022

Jimmie Jay Borgman, Sr. was born on September 27, 1935: he later penned that this was the "extraordinarily difficult time called the Great Depression"; he departed in the very early morning of Monday, April 11, 2022.

He married and is survived by the true love of his life, Marilyn Gay Borgman (nee Kunkel). They met...

Lawrence B. Budrick

Lawrence B. Budrick

Apr 7, 2022

Graveside services for Mr. Budrick, 74, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Lawrence "Larry" Stanley Verjinski

Lawrence "Larry" Stanley Verjinski

Apr 2, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Stanley Verjinski, 57, of Spring Grove, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.

Larry was born April 8, 1964, in Waukegan, to the late Lawrence "Spike" Leon and Thyra Jane (nee Petersen) Verjinski.  He married the late Carrie Leigh McElhaney on May 24, 1988.

Larry grew up...

Sandy J. (Nee Campbell) Fedderly

Sandy J. (Nee Campbell) Fedderly

Mar 24, 2022

Sandy J. Fedderly (nee Campbell), 59, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Vista East Medical Center, Waukegan, Illinois.  She was born July 31, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Claude and Judy (nee Albrecht) Campbell.

Sandy was a career veteran of the Marine Corps and Army, who had a...

Arlene (Nee Ansani) Jakstas

Arlene (Nee Ansani) Jakstas

Mar 24, 2022

Arlene Jakstas (nee Ansani), 83, of Richmond, formerly a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at home.  She was born February 22, 1939, in LaGrange, to the late Robert and Grace (nee Wilson) Ansani.

A graduate of Riverside-Brookfield High School who went on to receive her court-reporting degree from McCormick...

Dwayne "Hoke" Atkins

Dwayne "Hoke" Atkins

Mar 19, 2022

Dwayne "Hoke" Atkins, 88 years old, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 19, 2022.  He was born December 26, 1933, in Atkinson, Nebraska, to the late Alden James "Pat" and Beulah Atkins. Genealogy traces the family to John Alden and Pricilla Mullins from the English ship the Mayflower that arrived in 1620.

The family...

Marilyn T. (Nee Stay)  Ravenscraft

Marilyn T. (Nee Stay) Ravenscraft

Mar 10, 2022

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, surrounded by all of her loved ones, the matriarch of the Ravenscraft-Stay family, Marilyn T. Ravenscraft, passed away peacefully.  She was 77.

Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to anyone who God put in her path—whether they had two legs or four. Her kindness, love, and...

Paul "Paulie" Ferdinand

Paul "Paulie" Ferdinand

Mar 7, 2022

Paul "Paulie" J. Ferdinand, 60, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.

He resided in Round Lake, IL for many years before settling on the lake enjoying the "boat life" in Fox Lake. Paul greatly enjoyed spending time with his wife, riding his Harley, boating, fishing, gardening, and socializing. Paul loved his...

Sarah Annette (Nee Travis)  Simmons

Sarah Annette (Nee Travis) Simmons

Mar 5, 2022

Sarah Annette Simmons, 59, of Ingleside, passed away surrounded by family Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.  She was born December 17, 1962, in Jonesboro, AR, to the late John and Lorrie (nee Riley) Travis.

Sarah grew up in Bay, AR the daughter of farmers.  There, Sarah gained her incredible, strong work ethic...

Tove (Nee Schnell) Fruhstuck

Tove (Nee Schnell) Fruhstuck

Mar 3, 2022

Tove Fruhstuck (nee Schnell), 84, of McHenry, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  She was born December 27, 1937, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to the late Ellen Margrethe Josepfine (nee Hansen) and Magnus Sofus Pauli Schnell.

Tove loved to cook—especially Danish Fare, tend to her...

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