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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.
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
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
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.
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
Apr 7, 2022
Graveside services for Mr. Budrick, 74, of Fox Lake, will be private.
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
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
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
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
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
Mar 7, 2022
Paul "Paulie"Â 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
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
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...
Mike Atchison
Feb 25, 2022
Mike Atchison, 60, of Ingleside, unexpectedly passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. He was born December 7, 1961, in Chicago, to the late James and Janice (nee Kurda) Atchison.
Mike grew up in Bull Valley and went to McHenry East High School, graduating from McHenry West High School. He went on to...
William "Bruce" Mcdaniel
Feb 24, 2022
William "Bruce" McDaniel, 79, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at home. He was born November 27, 1942, in Brilliant, AL, to the late J.D. and Gladys (nee Elliott) McDaniel.
Bruce was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked at Anchor Coupling for more than 20 years, and went on...
Jason "Jay" Milem
Feb 20, 2022
Jason "Jay" Milem, 47, of Lake Villa, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. He was born March 14, 1974, in Berwyn, to Gary and Delores (nee Morales) Milem.
Jay grew up on Long Lake where he enjoyed water sports—especially knee boarding and waterskiing. He was a 1992 graduate of...
Brad Miller
Feb 16, 2022
Brad Miller, 46, of Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly, February 16, 2022.
Brad was born on June 25, 1975 to Roy Miller and Virginia Clark in Waukegan, Il. Brad loved running the family business his grandparents, Jerry and Evelyn built in 1967 known as Miller's Dog n Suds, in Ingleside, IL.
In 1993, he...
Charlie Trinchetilla Iii
Feb 12, 2022
Charlie Trinchetilla III, 37, of Mount Vernon, formerly of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home. He was born April 16, 1984, in Waukegan, to Charles Trinchetilla Jr. and Lauren Kribley.
Charlie was a gifted mechanic who enjoyed working on engines of all types of vehicles. He was known for...
Gracie Mia Skinner
Feb 11, 2022
Gracie Mia Skinner, 18, of Fox Lake, was peacefully called from this world to join her beloved mom in the next on Friday, February 11, 2022. Gracie was born May 16, 2003, in Libertyville, to Troy and the late Cheryl (nee Leutz) Skinner.
In her 18 years, Gracie lived a full life surrounded by her loving family...
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