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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.
Mary Anne (Nee Burke) Collins
Dec 13, 2021
Mary Anne Collins (Burke), beloved mother and grandmother, was born on July 26, 1930 and passed away at home December 13, 2021. She was 91 years old. She was born in Joliet, Illinois, to William Bernard Burke (a Joliet police officer) and Mary Evelyn Gorman Burke. She was the oldest of two daughters in a strong Irish Catholic family....
George Joseph Knotek
Dec 7, 2021
George Joseph Knotek, 96, of Ingleside, at rest Tuesday, December 7, 2021. George was an honorably discharged Marine who served in and was a veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Ludwig); beloved second father to Richard (the late Gail) Bernard; loving papa to Lisa (Mark) Lauffer and their son Brayden; son of the...
Verda R. (Nee Finney) Longley
Dec 4, 2021
Verda Rebecca Longley passed away peacefully Saturday, December 4, 2021, with her children at her side. She was born April 29, 1922, on a farm near Purdin, Missouri. On July 19, 1942, she married John Longley and became an Army wife for 12 years.
Verda loved to share stories about her family and life growing...
Priscilla A. (Nee Bednarkiewicz) Dragas
Dec 3, 2021
The graveside inurnment of Priscilla A. Dragas, 80, of Orland Park, formerly of Fox Lake, Spring Grove, and Chicago, will be private.
James "Jimmy" D. Trinski
Dec 3, 2021
James "Jimmy" D. Trinski (76) a Chicago native was born June 16, 1945 and passed away in his home in Zion, Illinois December 3, 2021. Â Jimmy was a lover of golf, music, and was an avid Chicago sports fan! GO CUBS! He was also a lover of animals, especially his dog Jasper who preceded him in death...
Frank M. Jennings
Dec 1, 2021
Francis "Frank" Jennings, 87, of Chicago, formally of Ocala, FL, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021. Frank was a veteran of the Korea War, a newspaper pressman, bar owner, and real estate agent during his long life. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eileen (Jeffers) and his brother Joseph (Leona). He leaves behind his loving...
Loren C. Hrbek
Dec 1, 2021
Loren C. Hrbek, 76, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at home. He was born September 5, 1945, in El Paso, TX, to the late Frederic and Rose Mary (nee Bell) Hrbek.
Loren served in the Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a registered nurse for many years....
Richard Keith Redemske
Nov 28, 2021
The obituary and services for Mr. Richard Keith Redemski, 77, of Fox Lake, are pending. Please check back. Thank you.
Marlene (Nee Mihalik) Gast
Nov 28, 2021
Marlene Gast (nee Mihalik), 78, a resident of Ingleside since 1968, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at The Springs, Crystal Lake.
Born March 1, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Casimer and Delia (nee Nowicki) Mihalik, she married the late Charles "Chuck" M. Gast May 16, 1964.
Marlene worked as an Administrative Assistant...
Arthur E. Drdla
Nov 24, 2021
Arthur E. Drdla, 84, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Deerfield Crossing, Northbrook.
Arthur was born March 8, 1937, in Chicago, to the late Robert and Dorotha (nee Buroker) Drdla. As a child, he moved with his family to Ingleside, graduated from Grant Community High School in1955, and attended the University...
Mark Anthony Graff
Nov 19, 2021
On the morning of November 19, 2021, the entire immediate and extended Graff Family suffered a huge loss when Mark Anthony Graff collapsed from a heart attack. He was born December 13, 1949. His parents, Frank and Elizabeth raised, four older siblings (Frank, Mary Gretchen, David, Mary Elizabeth), Mark, and two younger brothers (Pete and John) in...
Sean Patrick Farley, Sr.
Oct 31, 2021
Sean Patrick Farley, Sr., 47, of Antioch, passed away suddenly October 31, 2021. He was born February 2, 1974, in Libertyville, and was a lifelong resident of Lake County, Illinois.
Sean was an active athlete in his youth, excelling at football as a member of the Round Lake Panthers football team. He was a loving...
Janet M. (Nee Peloquin) Flury
Oct 23, 2021
Janet M. (nee Peloquin) Flury, age 77, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at "The Springs at Crystal Lake", where she lived as a resident for the past few years.
The family expresses profound appreciation for the love and care Janet received daily from the staff of "The Springs" as well as the additional support...
Edgar "Eddie" D. Olney, Sr.
Oct 17, 2021
Edgar "Eddie" D. Olney, Sr., 85, of Spring Grove, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family and friends, Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born April 20, 1936, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to the late LaVerne and Ruth (nee Banghart) Olney.
Eddie was a 1954 graduate of Rolfe Consolidated High School. He went on to honorably...
Sally L. (Nee Klemens & Rudzena) Paddock
Oct 10, 2021
Graveside service is pending. Please check back. Thank you.
Stacy (Nee Weathers) And Dean Griffiths
Oct 7, 2021
Stacy Weathers Griffiths, 46, of Fox Lake, Illinois, passed away on October 7, 2021, after struggling with recovery from a stroke and heart attack.
Dean Griffiths, 49, of Lindenhurst, Illinois, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 12, 2020.
Stacy and Dean were married March 21, 1998.
Stacy...
Robert V. Misiek, Sr.
Oct 6, 2021
Robert V. Misiek, Sr., 88, of Fox Lake, at rest Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
Robert simply loved his family. Devoted husband of 46 years to the late Jane Ellen (nee Klein); committed father to Robert (Patricia) Misiek, Jr. of Antioch, Illinois; Mark (Lesley) Misiek of Lindenhurst, Illinois, and Matt (Christine) Misiek of Hebron, Illinois; loving grandfather to...
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