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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.
Walter E. Krak
Dec 19, 2020
A private, graveside service for Mr. Walter E. Krak, 85, of McHenry, will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois.
Hugh N. Starbeck
Dec 18, 2020
Hugh N. Starbeck, 93, of Ingleside, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington. He was born December 23, 1926, in Emporia, KS, to the late Hugh A. and Ethel G. (nee Wieland) Starbeck.
Hugh was a WWII veteran who proudly served in the Army. He went on to be an over-the-road trucker....
Roger B. Hoehne
Dec 18, 2020
Mr. Roger B. Hoehne, 75, a lifelong resident of Ingleside, died Friday, December 18, 2020. Services will be private.
Mary C. (Nee Giampaolo) Wood
Dec 16, 2020
Mrs. Mary A. Wood, of Fox Lake, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. The graveside service will be private.
Marylou (Nee Koenig) Fowler
Dec 16, 2020
Marylou Fowler (nee Koenig), 82, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. She was born July 8, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Oswald) Koenig.
Marylou enjoyed flying—especially to Hawaii and Florida, and loved many cat and dog companions through the years. ...
Beverly A. (Nee Hedberg) Reynolds
Dec 11, 2020
Beverly A. Reynolds (nee Hedberg), 87, formerly of Eagle River, WI and Arlington Heights, IL, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Sunrise of Crystal Lake, IL. She was born December 5, 1933, in Conover, WI, to the late Martin and Edna (nee Nordstrom) Hedberg.
Raised in Conover, Beverly moved to Illinois where she met and married...
Lars "Vinny" Parker
Dec 11, 2020
Lars V. Parker, 95, of Round Lake and former longtime owner of Ralph's Greenhouse, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Storypoint, Libertyville. He was born July 16, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Lars J. and Karin (nee Paulson) Parker.
Lars was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater. He...
John Francis Sweeney
Nov 26, 2020
John Francis Sweeney, 88, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020.
He was born October 14, 1932, in Chicago, to the late Hugh and Alice Patricia Sweeney. John married Margaret Anne Healy on October 11, 1958, in Chicago.
Survivors include his children, Eugene (Margaret), Robert (Carolyn), Ellen and Mary Sweeney, and...
Henry P. Hertel
Nov 25, 2020
Henry P. Hertel, 83, a longtime resident of Ingleside, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at JourneyCare, Barrington. He was born August 11, 1937, in Grayslake, to the late Henry and Charolotte "Kate" (nee Billings) Hertel.
Survivors include his children, Tom, Don, Mike, and Jean; and sister, Connie Vanderspool.
In addition to his parents,...
Lonnie Ruiz
Nov 22, 2020
Lonnie Ruiz, 54, of Round Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. He was born January 14, 1966, in Uvalde, TX, and was a 1984 graduate of Mundelein High School.
Survivors include his wife, Julie (nee McCoy); daughter, Raquel (Auston Sack); parents, Arturo and Noemi; brother, Rodney (Aminty); nephews, Ryan...
Lou Worklan
Nov 22, 2020
Lou Worklan, 95, of Lindenhurst, formerly of Ingleside, entered eternal life Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born February 22, 1925, in North Chicago, to the late Frank and Eva Worklan.
Lou was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army as a Military Police Escort Guard, and was part of the D-Day invasion...
Miriam Govea (Nee Govea) Betancourt
Nov 21, 2020
Miriam Betancourt (nee Govea), 78, of Fox Lake, passed away November 21, 2020. She was born January 29, 1942, in Holguin, Cuba.
She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Betancourt; devoted mother of Alexander and John (Karen) Betancourt; and loving grandmother to Gabrielle, AJ, and Kyle Betancourt.
In addition to her...
Diane Lynn (Nee Jenkins) Putnam
Nov 17, 2020
Diane Lynn Putnam (nee Jenkins), age 70, passed away November 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 5, 1950 to the late Robert and Dorothy Jenkins. From them she inherited her tremendous strength and resilience, along with her wonderful sense of humor. Her keen intellect and quick wit made any conversation with her...
Richard James Rees Ii
Nov 13, 2020
The obituary for Mr. Richard James Rees II, 60, of Lakemoor and McDonald, Ohio, is pending. Please check back. Thank you.
Albert "Butch" David Hanson
Nov 10, 2020
We lost Butch suddenly this week.  Know that he died peacefully in his sleep.  Butch was born in Chicago in 1958 to his mother Lori Leaper and father Richard Hanson, who are now deceased.  The family moved to Fox Lake when Butch was around two years old, and Butch lived the rest of his life in this...
Chin Fung (Nee Yee) Fong
Nov 6, 2020
Services for Mrs. Chin Fung Fong (nee Yee), 88, of Fox Lake, will be private. Private burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Stickney.
Jean (Nee Schultz) Pemble Kratunis
Nov 5, 2020
Jean Pemble Kratunis (nee Schultz), 85, of Fox Lake passed away peacefully at home, and surrounded by family, Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was born April 11, 1935, in Chicago, to the late Arthur and Clara (nee Langbein) Schultz. She retired after working at Intermatic for 31 years.
Affectionately known as "Ma Pemble, Beanie, and...
Glenn J. Raasch
Nov 3, 2020
Glenn J. Raasch, 72, of Round Lake, peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at his home. He was born December 24, 1947, in Waukegan, to the late Roman and Emily (nee Reiff) Raasch.
Glenn, who grew up in Ivanhoe, was a 1967 graduate of Mundelein High School who went on to honorably serve in...
Victor Nordgren Barcroft
Nov 2, 2020
Services for Mr. Victor Nordgren Barcroft, 88, of North Barrington, will be private.
Sonja R. (Nee Lindstrom) Maki
Oct 29, 2020
Sonja Maki (nee Lindstrom), 81, of McHenry, formerly a longtime resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Alden Terrace, McHenry. She was born January 11, 1939, in Chicago.
Sonja graduated from College of Lake County with an accounting degree. She worked for many years at Baxter, prior to working for more than...
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