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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.
Carol Elizabeth (Nee Burke) Burgess
Oct 19, 2025
Carol Elizabeth Burgess (nee Burke), 78, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital. She was born June 7th, 1947, in Chicago, to the late John (my Papa) and Vera (nee McKillip - my Gramma) Burke. I've been dragging my feet on writing her obituary, because I just can't believe this is all really...
Christopher Lee Oaf
Oct 14, 2025
Christopher "Chris" Oaf, 51, of Fox Lake, passed unexpectedly Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born June 28, 1974, in Waukegan, he grew up in Round Lake.
Survived by brothers, John (Connie) Oaf Jr. of McHenry and David Oaf of Rockford; nephews and niece, Robert Oaf, Jessica (Michael) Bundy, and Bryan (Morgan and Michael) Haulbrook; great-nephews and nieces, Cody, Mason, Sophia and Evelyn...
William "Bill" C. Mortensen
Sep 27, 2025
William "Bill" Mortensen, 72, of Lake Villa, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 27, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born on September 7, 1953, in Davenport, Iowa, Bill was the cherished son of the late Leroy "Bud" and Mildred "Millie" (née Hansen) Mortensen. He spent his early years on the family...
Marlene (Nee Rowley) Randall
Sep 19, 2025
Marlene Randall 85 yrs Marlene was Born in Owosso, Michigan December 22nd, 1939. She had 2 sons with her husband Ron, whom she was married to for 61 years. She resided in Ingleside, IL in the house her and Ron lived in since they got married in 1963. It was there that they raised their 2 sons...
Gary L. Spengel
Sep 16, 2025
Gary Spengel, 75, of McHenry, IL, passed away on September 16, 2025.
Born on September 7, 1950, Gary spent most of his life In McHenry. He graduated from St. Mary's College in Winona, Minnesota and proudly served in the National Guard. He started his career in the meat packing industry with the family business and...
Betty L. (Nee Cannon) Ravenscraft
Sep 13, 2025
Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" (Cannon) Ravenscraft, 83, of Fox Lake, IL. passed on September 13, 2025. Preceded in death by Mother, Anna (LaPorte) Cannon; Father, Harry George Cannon Sr.; Brother-in-law, Theodore Welsch; Sister-in-law, Gerry Cannon; and Son-in-law, Stephen Massoth Sr.
Betty Lou was born in Chicago, IL on January 16, 1942 and grew up a...
Nicole M. Ness
Sep 13, 2025
Nicole "TT" Ness, 52, of Round Lake Beach, IL unexpectedly passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Born on May 6, 1973, in Waukegan, IL, she was the daughter of Rita Ness and the late Harold Ness.
Nicole is survived by her beloved son, Davon Horton; mother, Rita Ness (with whom...
John G. Schmoldt
Sep 12, 2025
John G. Schmoldt, 78, of Antioch, formerly of Fox Lake, died unexpectedly Friday, September 12, 2025, at Froedert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was born September 19, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Walter and LaVilla (nee Chesky) Schmoldt.
John served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 until his honorable discharge...
Cindy Lee (Nee Shultz) Dicosola
Sep 11, 2025
Cindy Lee DiCosola (nee Shultz), 65, of Ingleside, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital. She was born December 15, 1959, in Kansas City, KS.
Cindy enjoyed bird watching, sewing, cooking, spending time with family, planning parties, and loved animals—especially dogs.
Survivors include her loving husband of 36 years,...
Joshua Lyle Rosendahl
Sep 3, 2025
Joshua Lyle Rosendahl, 27, passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. He was born on July 4th, 1998 in McHenry, Illinois to Robert John Rosendahl and Chong Suk Hong. Josh was a loving, loyal, and generous man whose heart was always with his family. He is the proud father of Katalyna Nevaeh, who was the light of...
George Martin Laurell, Ii
Sep 2, 2025
George is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elsie Laurell (Nordling), and his two sons, Nate Laurell (Kris McCoy) of Chicago, Illinois, and Chad Laurell of Salem Lakes, Wisconsin.
He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Wally Wilson; 10 nieces and nephews; 24 great-nieces and great-nephews; and 24 great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
...Josephine R (Russell) Didomenico
Sep 1, 2025
Josephine Russell DiDomenico, 93, of McHenry IL, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025. Known as "Nana" to her granddaughter and "Josie" to others, Josephine was born on May 14, 1932, in Lancaster, England. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Stanley DiDomenico, her daughter Linda, parents William (Billy) and Edith Russell, her...
Dennis R. Gimpert
Aug 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Dennis Gimpert, who left us on August 29, 2025. He was the center of our family - a devoted husband, a proud father of four, and a constant source of love, laughter, and strength. Born on July 31, 1948 in Granite City, Illinois, Dennis was more than...
Patrick Carl Westin
Aug 22, 2025
Patrick "Pat" Westin, 78, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2025. Patrick was born on March 17, 1947, in Chicago, IL to the late Carl Helga Westin and Helen (nee O'Neill) Westin, and was raised in Fox Lake/Ingleside, Illinois area.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jean (nee Pinkham)...
Lester C. Rieck, Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Lester C. Rieck of Fox Lake, IL died on August 20,2025. He was born to Lester and June Rieck on July 19,1943. He grew up in the Galewood neighborhood of Chicago. He graduated from Notre Dame University in 1965. He was Vice President of Cleveland Cotton Products for 12 twelve years and later opened Fox Valley Towels...
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