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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.

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...

Sharon Lynn (Nee Ward) Graves

Sharon Lynn (Nee Ward) Graves

Jul 26, 2020

Sharon Lynn Graves, age 77, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020. She was born August 14, 1942 in Evanston, IL to the late Thomas and Victoria Ward. Sharon loved spending time with her family and pets. She was a feisty woman who didn't mind showing it. Sharon was a hard worker...

James "Jambo" Kazumura

James "Jambo" Kazumura

Jul 23, 2020

James "Jambo" Kazumura, 72, of Ingleside, at rest Thursday, July 23, 2020.  Husband of the late Mary Lou (nee Zilinger); father of Brian (Chris) Kazumura, Dawn (Robert III) Holm, and Tomeko (Oscar) Mendez; grandfather of Katrina Kazumura, Robert Holm IV, Jessanna and Jacquelyn Sambrano, and Javier and Alex Mendez; brother of George (Caroline), Harold, Robert (Terri), and...

Thomas Nash

Thomas Nash

Jul 17, 2020

Thomas Nash, 81, of McHenry, Illinois, passed away July 17, 2020, at Alden Terrace Rehabilitation Center in McHenry, Illinois. He was born June 20, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Spencer and Lucille (Westerberg) Nash. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marlene Nash; and many friends. Services and interment are private. Arrangements...

David A. Mullenhoff

David A. Mullenhoff

Jul 4, 2020

David A. Mullenhoff, 61, of Lindenhurst, formerly of Chicago Ridge, unexpectedly died at home Saturday, July 4, 2020.  He was born in Chicago, to the late William and Rosemary (nee Kustard) Mullenhoff, November 18, 1958.

David had a 43-year as a Building and Bridge Engineer with Amtrak, and was supposed to retire in a month. ...

Larry Lee Hook

Larry Lee Hook

Jul 2, 2020

Larry Hook, 71, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at home.  He was born April 27, 1949, in Chicago, to the late John and Genevieve (nee Moore) Hook.

Larry was a veteran of the Army and Vietnam War, who went on to serve for 28 years as a fireman/paramedic for the Morton...

Theodore "Ted" Preidis

Theodore "Ted" Preidis

Jun 29, 2020

Ted Preidis, 94, of Fox Lake, formerly of Minocqua, WI, died June 29, 2020.  A veteran of WWII, 78-year member of the American Legion, and skilled bridge player.  Husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Arlauskas); dad of Judith Gentry, Morgan (the late Glenn) Rosamond, Patricia (Mike) Long, Thomas (Peggy), Richard, and the late Tim; grandpa of nine; great-grandpa...

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