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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.

Sean Patrick Farley, Sr.

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

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.

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

Sally L. (Nee Klemens & Rudzena) Paddock

Oct 10, 2021

Graveside service is pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Stacy (Nee Weathers) And Dean Griffiths

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.

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...

Lewis Turner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gisela A. Nowosad

Gisela A. Nowosad

Aug 24, 2021

Services for Gisela A. Nowosad, 80, of Fox Lake, were private.

Leon E. Matuszewski

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

Gary Lee Dehne

Aug 3, 2021

Gary Lee Dehne

September 29th, 1960

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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.

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Robert H. Stelter

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...

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