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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.

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...

Eugene Karol Jakubowski

Eugene Karol Jakubowski

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Eugene Karol Jakubowski, 84, of Fox Lake, died Friday, June 26, 2020, in Fox Lake.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, from 3 p.m. until the time of wake service at 7 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.

Mr. Jakubowski's funeral Mass will be...

Carol Wilson

Carol Wilson

Jun 16, 2020

Carol Wilson, 76, of Huntley, IL, formerly of Fox Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020, at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL. She was born on January 29, 1944, in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Rose (nee Opyt) Burmeister. On August 5, 1961, she married Val "Pat" Wilson, whom passed away in 2015. Carol was...

Lydia Susan (Nee Riedle) Reca

Lydia Susan (Nee Riedle) Reca

Jun 11, 2020

Lydia Susan Riedle Reca, 72, of Ingleside, IL, passed away June 11, 2020, at JourneyCare Hospice, Glenview, IL. She was born October 1, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to the late Stephen and Heleene (nee Kovalcik) Riedle. On August 30, 1969, in Chicago, Lydia married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Reca. Lydia is survived by her...

Maxine Marian Wingren

Maxine Marian Wingren

Jun 11, 2020

Maxine Marian Wingren, 87, of Antioch, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020, at her daughter's home in Gurnee, IL. She was born on September 12, 1932, in Chicago, IL to the late William and Jean (Schlieben) Zaborowski. Maxine was a member of the Antioch Moose Lodge for more than 40 years. She enjoyed playing Cribbage and...

Helen A. (Nee Linden)  Hubert-Lewis

Helen A. (Nee Linden) Hubert-Lewis

Jun 8, 2020

Helen A. Hubert-Lewis (nee Linden), 85, of Fox Lake, formerly of Crystal Lake, unexpectedly passed away at home Monday, June 8, 2020.  She was born September 30, 1934, in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Chester and Helen (nee Hilander) Linden.

Helen grew up on her family's dairy and cherry farm in Door County, Wisconsin, and loved...

Kathleen "Kathy" S. Smith

Kathleen "Kathy" S. Smith

Jun 2, 2020

Kathleen "Kathy" S. Smith, 70, of Belvidere, formerly of Palatine and Spring Grove, died suddenly Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at home.  She was born January 19, 1950, in Melrose Park, to the late William G. Smith II and Evelyn (nee Moore) Smith.

A thoughtful and well-liked person, Kathy is survived by her siblings, William G....

Ora L. (Nee Nickell) Abrams

Ora L. (Nee Nickell) Abrams

May 31, 2020

Mrs. Ora L. Abrams, 88, formerly of Lake Villa, died Sunday, May 31, 2020.  Services will be private.

Timothy Ryan Keel

Timothy Ryan Keel

May 31, 2020

Timothy Ryan Keel died peacefully in Chicago, IL, on May 31, 2020, after suffering a heart attack ten days earlier. He was 41 years old. Tim grew up in Lake Villa, loved to fish and camp, and was a die-hard Bears fan. Tim obtained his food service certification, became a certified mechanic, and was also a licensed...

William D. Etten

William D. Etten

May 28, 2020

Please note: the family will be scheduling a Celebration of Bill's Life for June 2021.  Please check back for updates.

William D. Etten, 56, of Richmond, died suddenly at homeThursday, May 28, 2020.  He was born February 11, 1964, in Woodstock, to William G. and the late Elaine (nee Freund) Etten.

A very athletic and...

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