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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.

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.

Dolores "Dee" (Nee Morse)  Nielsen

Dolores "Dee" (Nee Morse) Nielsen

Aug 7, 2020

Dolores "Dee" Nielsen (nee Morse), 76, of Johnsburg, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born October 28, 1943, in Melrose Park, IL, to the late Harland and Dorothy (nee Spearing) Morse.

Dee grew up in Fox Lake and was a graduate of...

Raymond "Pops" V. Merrick

Raymond "Pops" V. Merrick

Aug 5, 2020

Services for Raymond "Pops" V. Merrick, 96, of Ingleside, formerly of Schaumburg, will be private.

Roger W. Dahl

Roger W. Dahl

Aug 3, 2020

Roger W. Dahl, 81, of Fox Lake, formerly of Long Lake and Chicago, peacefully passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, at JourneyCare, Barrington, with his family at his side.  He was born in Akron, Ohio, September 6, 1938, to the late Harold and May (nee McAdoo) Dahl.

Roger was honorably discharged from the US Army and went...

Ronald Drozek

Ronald Drozek

Aug 1, 2020

Ronald Drozek, 78, of Lake Villa, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, after a valiant, and hard-fought fight to live.  He was born June 24, 1942, in Chicago.

A man who loved and squeezed as much enjoyment from life, Ronald enjoyed camping, painting in several mediums, and riding his Harley...

George Leroy Holmes

George Leroy Holmes

Jul 27, 2020

George Leroy Holmes, 62, of Ingleside, formerly of Niles, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born October 16, 1957, to the late George M. and JoAnn (nee Hayes) Holmes, in Niles, Michigan.  He married Zena Bohatch on September 18, 1993.

George honorably served in the United...

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