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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.

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...

Mike Atchison

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ruth Hannah (Nee Hannah) Sutton

Ruth Hannah (Nee Hannah) Sutton

Feb 6, 2022

Ruth Esther Hannah Sutton, 97, long-time resident of Ingleside, Illinois, passed peacefully on February 6, 2022, in Lombard IL, of natural causes. She was born on March 30, 1924, in Duluth MN to Herbert and Edna Hannah, and moved to Chicago at the age of 16. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Clarence Sutton...

Alfred "Al" Zapasnik

Alfred "Al" Zapasnik

Feb 3, 2022

Alfred "Al" Zapasnik, 87, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away at home Thursday, February 3, 2022.  He was born to the late Peter and Ethel Zapasnik October 27, 1934, in Dearborn, MI, where his dad worked under Henry Ford.

Al served in the Marines and went on to work as a forklift...

Robert "Rob" Lance Goebel

Robert "Rob" Lance Goebel

Feb 1, 2022

Robert "Rob" Lance Goebel, 38, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at home.  He was born August 19, 1983, in Webster, Texas, to Carol (nee Pletz) and the late Ronald R. Goebel.

Survivors include his former wife and best friend, Jennifer Goebel and his beloved dogs, Dixie, Mason,...

Charles Alan Mikrut

Charles Alan Mikrut

Jan 27, 2022

Charles Alan Mikrut, 57, peacefully passed away January 27, 2022 at his home in Fox Lake, Illinois. Charles was born on January 10, 1965 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Charley W. and Masae L. Mikrut. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1983 where he was a member of the ice hockey team. He enjoyed fishing,...

Mark Degand

Mark Degand

Jan 27, 2022

Mark Degand, 56, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home.  He was born June 25, 1965, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Stemper) Degand.

Mark was a huge movie buff—and big fan of Jamie Lee Curtis.  He enjoyed 80's music—especially electronica.

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William “Bill” Prange

William “Bill” Prange

Jan 25, 2022

William "Bill" Prange, 78, a resident of Ingleside since 1987, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  He was born September 30, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Walter and Gertrude "Ditty" (nee Richter) Prange.

Bill was raised in Chicago and, growing up, spent much time at his family's cottage in Ingleside, which he eventually made his family's...

Pamela K. (Nee Mach) Sarasas

Pamela K. (Nee Mach) Sarasas

Jan 22, 2022

Pamela K. Sarasas, 72, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born December 1, 1949, in Chicago, to the late Kenneth and Josephine (nee Lorenzi) Mach.

Pam worked for many years at White Hen/7-Eleven and Val's in Fox Lake.

Pam was the...

James E. Glidden

James E. Glidden

Jan 16, 2022

James E. Glidden, 78, of Fox Lake, formerly a 39-year resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Randall Residence of McHenry.  He was born to the late Kenneth and Phyllis (nee Kessler) on May 25, 1943, in Franklin Park.

Jim grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and was a 1961...

Jamie Lynn (Nee Patterson) Chavez

Jamie Lynn (Nee Patterson) Chavez

Jan 10, 2022

Jamie Lynn Chavez (Patterson) of Antioch, Illinois passed away January 10th, 2022. She was born in Waukegan to John A Patterson Jr. and April Lynn Desoto on October 1st, 1989. Jamie enjoyed kayaking, bike rides, swimming, and spending time with her dogs, friends, and family. Jamie is remembered by her husband Roberto Chavez, his parents Juanita and...

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