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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.

Chin Fung (Nee Yee) Fong

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

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

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

Victor Nordgren Barcroft

Nov 2, 2020

Services for Mr. Victor Nordgren Barcroft, 88, of North Barrington, will be private.

Sonja R. (Nee Lindstrom)  Maki

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...

Helge Børge Fruhstuck

Helge Børge Fruhstuck

Oct 22, 2020

Helge Børge Fruhstuck, 84, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at JourneyCare, Barrington. He was born August 23, 1936, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to the late Børge and Emiele (nee Hemmingsen) Fruhstuck.

Helge was a veteran of the United States Army, who served as a guard for the Berlin Wall.  He went on to...

Anthony J. Vallango, Sr.

Anthony J. Vallango, Sr.

Oct 20, 2020

Anthony J. Vallango, Sr., 84, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Advocate Condell Hospital, Libertyville.

Born May 13, 1936, in Chestnut Ridge, PA, Anthony married the late Marion J. (nee Stanzel) February 7, 1959, in Smock, PA.

A veteran of the Army, Anthony was a member of Fox Lake American Legion...

Elaine Agnes (Nee Winter) Nazar

Elaine Agnes (Nee Winter) Nazar

Oct 15, 2020

Elaine Agnes Nazar (nee Fogel and Winter), 90, of Fox Lake, died Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Bella Terra, Streamwood.  There will be no services.

Joseph Louis Matusek

Joseph Louis Matusek

Oct 2, 2020

Joseph Louis Matusek, 101, of Salem, WI, at rest October 2, 2020.  Son of the late Louis and Barbara (nee Riendl) Matusek; brother of the late Mary Ann (Edward O.) Kujat; uncle of Randy (Suzanne) Kujat, Patty (David) Russ, Kathy Eldridge, the late Lance Kujat, and many great nieces and nephews.  Joe served in the Navy during...

Eva B. Ritchie

Eva B. Ritchie

Oct 1, 2020

Services for Eva B. Ritchie, 81, of McHenry, will be private.

Roy Adam Rzechula, Jr.

Roy Adam Rzechula, Jr.

Sep 29, 2020

Roy Adam Rzechula, Jr., 44, of Genoa City, WI, unexpectedly died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was born January 12, 1976, in Waukegan, to Lorraine "Martie" (nee Johnson) Bowman and the late Roy Adam Rzechula, Sr.

Survivors include his children, Ty Adam and JennaV Rzechula; mom and stepdad, Martie and Rich...

Lois E. (Nee Stephan) Greffin

Lois E. (Nee Stephan) Greffin

Sep 27, 2020

Private family services for Mrs. Lois E. Greffin (nee Stephan), 88, of Ingleside, will be held.  Burial will be private in Grant Cemetery, Ingleside.

Lorraine Vlasta (Nee Minarik)  Sadilek

Lorraine Vlasta (Nee Minarik) Sadilek

Sep 21, 2020

Lorraine Vlasta Sadilek (nee Minarik), 95, a 68-year resident of Ingleside, and former summer resident, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at home.  She was born January 11, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Robert and Rose (nee Vokac) Minarik.

Lorraine had a long career at the Lake County Courthouse, retiring as Secretary of the Department of Court...

Patricia "Pat" J. (Nee Gregorash)  Termini

Patricia "Pat" J. (Nee Gregorash) Termini

Sep 21, 2020

Patricia "Pat" J. Termini (nee Gregorash), 70, of Gurnee, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at NorthShore Evanston Hospital.  She was born September 23, 1949, to the late Anthony and Margaret (nee Erymian) Gregorash, in Gary, IN.  Pat married Jack Termini September 16, 1989.

Raised in Indiana, Pat attended Thomas Edison High School in Gary, IN, graduating from...

Myrna D. (Nee Damiles)  Schindler

Myrna D. (Nee Damiles) Schindler

Sep 16, 2020

Myrna D. Schindler, 63, of Fox Lake, died peacefully at her home Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  She was born in the Philippines January 2, 1957, and married Mark Schindler May 20, 1992.

Myrna enjoyed fishing, music, dancing, and playing Briscas with her daughters.  She had a passion for cooking and baking and was known to be the glue holding her family...

Ronald "Ron" Starostovic

Ronald "Ron" Starostovic

Sep 16, 2020

Ronald "Ron" Starostovic, 80, a resident of Ingleside for 59 years, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at home.  He was born July 16, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Olga (nee Zorniak) Starostovic.  He married Kay Greenhill, August, 26, 1961, at St. Joseph Church, Round Lake.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Kay;...

Felicita O. (Nee Otero) Martinez

Felicita O. (Nee Otero) Martinez

Aug 31, 2020

Services for Mrs. Felicita O. Martinez (nee Otero), 78, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Nettica M. Andrews

Nettica M. Andrews

Aug 26, 2020

Nettica M. Andrews, 88, of Wauconda, IL, formerly of McHenry, IL, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020, at home. She was born on July 1, 1932, in Walker, MN to the late Nils and Nora (nee Kierstine) Broughton. Nettica is survived by her four loving children, David Andrews, Todd (Mary) Andrews, Nora (Louis) Vigliotti, and Mary...

John C. Kurash

John C. Kurash

Aug 21, 2020

John C. Kurash, 89, a resident of Ingleside, IL since 1975, formerly of Cicero, IL, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020, at Hillcrest Retirement Village in Round Lake Beach, IL. He was born on September 21, 1930, in Chicago, IL to the late John and Frances (nee Marz) Kurash. John was a United States Army Veteran...

Diane E. Booz

Diane E. Booz

Aug 20, 2020

Services for Diane E. Booz, 66, of Ingleside , IL will be private.

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