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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.
Lewis Turner
Oct 6, 2021
Lewis Turner, 60, of Burlington, WI, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in Elkhorn, WI. He was born September 14, 1961, in Kenosha, to the late Dr. Lewis and Jane (nee King) Turner III.
Survivors include his daughters, Leah Turner of Altoona, WI and Carla Turner of Minneapolis, MN; sisters, Ivy (Patrick) Hill and Sigrid...
Connie M. (Nee Krantz) Roeder
Oct 4, 2021
Connie M. Roeder (nee Krantz), 65, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at JourneyCare, Arlington Heights. She was born April 7, 1956, in Elmhurst, IL, to the late Ronald and Phyllis (nee Wiswell) Krantz.
Connie was a very active member of Our Lady of the Lakes-St. Bede Church, Ingleside, where she...
Douglas Brian Pearson
Oct 4, 2021
Douglas Brian Pearson, 66, passed away Monday October 4th, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He remained strong for two and a half years against Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) brain cancer. Survived by his life partner Michele Marie Martineau of 18 years, his daughters Capri and Chantal Pearson, his sister Chris Kristine, his brother Ken Pearson, his brother-in-law...
Margarito Garduño Martinez
Sep 25, 2021
Margarito Garduño Martinez, 69, of Fox Lake, passed away September 25, 2021, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. He was born June 10, 1952, in Mexico.
Mr. Garduño Martinez was a caring man who excelled at learning and teaching others. A man with a great intellect, he taught himself about computers and electricity. He was also...
Dustin Matthew Kisiel
Sep 15, 2021
Dustin Matthew Kisiel, 22, of Round Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at home. He was born November 28, 1998, in Elgin, to Nathan and Jamie (nee Torstenson) Kisiel.
Dustin currently worked for Baxter International as a chemical handler. He loved the outdoors—especially time spent at Devil's Lake, frisbee golf, bowling, and Baggo. He...
Bobby A. Chabowski
Sep 14, 2021
A graveside service for Mr. Bobby A. Chabowski, 75, of Ingleside, will be held Monday, September 20, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery, 24500 N. Old McHenry Rd., Hawthorn Woods. All are invited to go directly to the cemetery for the service.
Paul F. Stevens
Sep 14, 2021
Paul F. Stevens, 74, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  He was born November 13, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Martin "Mart/Marty" and Dorothy "Dee" (nee Ortegel) Stevens.
In his early years, Paul lived in Chicago and moved with his family to Skokie...
Kathleen "Kitty" (Nee Hanrahan) Dawson
Sep 2, 2021
Kathleen "Kitty" Dawson, 72, of Johnsburg, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 after a brief illness. She will always be remembered for her fun-loving spirit, infectious laugh, generosity, and devotion to her family and friends.
Born on January 24, 1949, she was the youngest child of Mary and Jerome Hanrahan and spent her childhood...
John Joseph Mcgarry
Aug 30, 2021
John Joseph McGarry, 67, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. He was born March 18, 1954, at Great Lakes Naval Base, North Chicago.
John grew up in Fox Lake Hills and attended Gavin Grade and Grant Community High Schools. He was a big-hearted person...
Greg L. Benyak
Aug 25, 2021
***Please note, according to the State of Illinois mask mandate of August 30, 2021, face masks must be worn while in the funeral home and church.***
After a courageous fight against metastatic colon cancer, Greg Benyak passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021, at his home in Ingleside surrounded by family and friends. He was...
Leon E. Matuszewski
Aug 20, 2021
Leon E. Matuszewski, 77, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at home. He was born July 1, 1944, in Chicago.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, during which he served as an Army Sergeant. He was a very patriotic, loved, and respectful man. Leon went on to...
Gary Lee Dehne
Aug 3, 2021
Gary Lee Dehne
September 29th, 1960
to
August 3rd, 2021
Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Friend
Gary grew up in Wheeling, Illinois and was the beloved son of the late Melvin "Bud" and Margaret "Marge" Dehne, whom he has now joined in heaven.
...Robert H. Stelter
Aug 1, 2021
***Please note, according to the Lake County Department of Health and CDC recommendations, face masks should be worn and physical distancing practiced when large groups of people are gathering indoors.***
Robert H. Stelter, 78, of Benton, KY, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Benton. He was born February 11, 1943, in Joliet, IL, the...
James "Jimbo" Gertz
Jul 29, 2021
***Please note, according to the Lake County Department of Health and CDC recommendations, face masks should be worn and physical distancing practiced when large groups of people are gathering indoors.***
James "Jimbo" Gertz, 49, of Fox Lake, passed away at home Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was born February 11, 1972, in Waukegan, to Carolyn...
Henry (Henryk Kazimierz) Kalski
Jul 25, 2021
Henry Kalski (Henryk Kazimierz), 90, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, at rest Sunday, July 25, 2021. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, St. Constance Catholic Church, 5843 W. Strong St., Chicago, IL 60630. There will be no visitation prior to the Mass, all are invited to go directly to the church. Burial will follow in...
Ron Randall, Sr.
Jul 21, 2021
Ron Randall, 82, a resident of Ingleside since 1953, unexpectedly passed away at home, Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born June 26, 1939, in Chicago, to the late Francis and Helen (nee Kotras) Randall.
Ron had a long, successful career in the heavy-equipment industry. He enjoyed working on cars, was a fan of NASCAR...
Natalie "Nikki" Mueller
Jul 16, 2021
Natalie "Nikki" Mueller, 78, of Lakemoor, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington. She was born April 25, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 25, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake. A reception will...
Darlene Alice Leitsch
Jul 15, 2021
Darlene Alice Sullivan Leitsch, unto God July 15, 2021.
Darlene was very much loved by all who knew her.
Darlene Leitsch was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Thomas D Leitsch, Sr.; as well her parents, Harold E. and Alice W. Sullivan; sister, Patricia Damerjian; brother, Michael Sullivan;Â sister-in-laws, Mary...
Betty J. (Nee Kohl) Niemi
Jul 12, 2021
Betty J. Niemi, 86, a resident of Grant Township for 73 years, passed away at home Monday, July 12, 2021, surrounded by family. Betty was born April 24, 1935, in Watseka, Illinois and moved to Fox Lake with her family in 1948.
Betty was very active in community and civic activities and served as Grant Township Assessor...
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