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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.

Richard Edward Arendarczyk, Jr.

Richard Edward Arendarczyk, Jr.

Aug 28, 2019

Mr. Richard Edward Arendarczyk, Jr., 56, of McCullom Lake, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines.  Services will be private.

Yvonne "Tommie" (Nee Millsapps) Hickman

Yvonne "Tommie" (Nee Millsapps) Hickman

Aug 26, 2019

Services for Yvonne "Tommie" Hickman (nee Millsapps), 83, of Lake Zurich, will be private.

Walter Victor Boutin

Walter Victor Boutin

Aug 22, 2019

Walter Victor Boutin, 80, of Fox Lake, formerly of Johnsburg, died Thursday, August 22, 2019, at home.  He was born in Chicago April 12, 1939, to the late Walter Robert and Elsie (nee Louda) Boutin.

A lithographer by trade, Walter served in the Air Force, and was an active member of Lutheran Church of All Saints.  He...

Carol Ann (Nee Gehringer) Green

Carol Ann (Nee Gehringer) Green

Aug 22, 2019

Carol Ann Green (nee Gehringer), 75, a longtime resident of Ingleside, died Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born in Hampshire October 30, 1943, to the late John and Alice (nee Hegelshafer) Gehringer.

Carol was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, sister, and friend, who was always willing to lend...

Raymond "Ray" W. Writz

Raymond "Ray" W. Writz

Aug 16, 2019

Raymond "Ray" W. Writz, 92, of Fox Lake, IL, formerly of The Ozarks, MO, died Friday, August, 16, 2019, at The Cottages of Fox Lake.

He was born July 26, 1927, in Poniatowski, WI, to the late Stanley and Eleanor (nee Myszka) Writz.

Ray left high school and the family dairy farm at age 17...

Gloria A. (Nee Mcpherson)  Secor

Gloria A. (Nee Mcpherson) Secor

Aug 15, 2019

Gloria A. Secor (nee McPherson), 94, a resident of the Round Lake area for 65 years, died Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Round Lake Beach.

Born in Chicago on July 7, 1925, to the late Frank and Bertha (nee Krull) McPherson, she married George Secor February 3, 1956, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Round...

Anthony "Tony" John Mikrut

Anthony "Tony" John Mikrut

Aug 10, 2019

The celebration of life for Anthony "Tony" Mikrut, 72, of Fox Lake, will be held Thursday, August 15, with memorial visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of service, remembrances, and Army funeral honors at 5 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake. Private inurnment with be held with full...

Ken "Butch" C. Smith

Ken "Butch" C. Smith

Jul 29, 2019

Services for Ken "Butch" C. Smith, 68, a longtime resident of Lake Villa, will be private.

John Augustus Neuroth

John Augustus Neuroth

Jul 20, 2019

John Neuroth passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, surrounded by family, love, and music after a brief confinement to hospital following a tragic fall in his home.

John Augustus Neuroth was born in Lake Forest, IL on March 31, 1965, one hour before his twin brother, James.  He grew up on the family ranch with his...

Regina Theresa (Nee Mylymuch) Pumpera

Regina Theresa (Nee Mylymuch) Pumpera

Jul 17, 2019

Regina Theresa Pumpera (nee Mylymuch), 88, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, at rest Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Robert; loving mother of James (Louise) Pumpera, Joan (Dan) Nugara, and Theresa (the late John) Ruggiero; dear grandmother of Michael (Tricia) and Robert Nugara; and cherished great-grandmother of Danielle, Sara, and Justin Nugara. ...

Evelyn Frances Rayner Dijoseph

Evelyn Frances Rayner Dijoseph

Jul 12, 2019

Evelyn Frances Rayner DiJoseph, 88, of Johnsburg, passed July 12, 2019.  Wife of Joseph; mother of Frank (Pam), Danette, Lisa (Tom) Gough, Jane (Rob) Esposito, Joe (Maureen), Bonnie (John) Agosti, Teresa, and the late Diane (John) Zurawski; grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 15; daughter of the late Whitfield and Myrtle (nee McGee); sister of the late...

Bill Grunewald

Bill Grunewald

Jul 10, 2019

Bill Grunewald, 89, formerly a longtime resident of Lake Villa, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at home.  He was born in 1929, in Chicago, to the late William and Margarete (nee Gechter) Grunewald.

A veteran of the Army, Bill was known by all to be a loving, forgiving, and generous man.  He grew up on,...

Stephen "Bud" H. Benchick

Stephen "Bud" H. Benchick

Jun 30, 2019

Stephen "Bud" H. Benchick, 90, a resident of McHenry for 49 years, died Sunday, June 30, at JourneyCare Hospice, Woodstock.  He was born in Chicago, August 2, 1928, to the late Stephen and Eileen (nee Travers) Benchick.

A veteran of the Navy, Steve was stationed in San Diego and worked on a carrier as an airplane mechanic...

Clara (Nee Palazzolo)  Aguado

Clara (Nee Palazzolo) Aguado

Jun 29, 2019

Clara Aguado (nee Palazzolo), 85, a 20-year resident of McHenry, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at home.  She was born in Chicago on January 27, 1934, to the late Anthony and Lena (nee DiJoseph) Palazzolo.

Clara was the cherished wife of the late Paul Luciano Aguado; loving sister of Phyllis (Peter) Alfano, Mary (Donald) Matulka, and the...

Jayne I. (Nee Sayles)  Homan

Jayne I. (Nee Sayles) Homan

Jun 25, 2019

Jayne I. Homan (nee Sayles), 100, of McHenry, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  She was born August 16, 1918, in Sioux Falls, SD, to the late Ernest and Marian (nee Cornue) Sayles.

A native of Fox Lake, she was the granddaughter of E.O. Sayles, pioneer of the Fox Lake area.  With...

Anton "Tony" Thomas Cerny, Jr.

Anton "Tony" Thomas Cerny, Jr.

Jun 19, 2019

Anton "Tony" Thomas Cerny, Jr., of Spring Grove, was born April 5, 1940, to the late Anton Sr. and Antoinette (nee Klecan) Cerny and passed away June 19, 2019.

Tony grew up on Chicago's Southwest side, in a Bohemian/Polish neighborhood on Sawyer Avenue.  He was a 1954 graduate of McCormick Grade School and a 1958 graduate of...

R. Gilman "Gil" Johnson

R. Gilman "Gil" Johnson

Jun 11, 2019

R. Gilman "Gil" Johnson, was born in Chicago and moved to Libertyville in 1955.  Following graduation from Lake Forest College in 1960, he attended Chicago Kent College of Law where he received his Juris Doctor of Law degree in 1963.

While in law school, he was a Lake County Deputy Sheriff—following law school, he became...

Vivian V. (Nee Rosendahl)  Meier

Vivian V. (Nee Rosendahl) Meier

Jun 9, 2019

Vivian V. Meier (nee Rosendahl), 86, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.

She was born December 15, 1932, in Chebanse, IL to the late Jesse and Lillian (nee Hoppel) Rosendahl.  On June 16, 1951, she was united in marriage to Francis "Frank" Meier at Assumption Catholic...

Michael Terrance O'Neill

Michael Terrance O'Neill

Jun 6, 2019

Michael Terrance O'Neill, 58, of Fox Lake, formerly of Johnsburg, passed peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2019, at home.  He was born July 1, 1960, in Chicago, to the late Terrance P. and Barbara Ann (Ridge) O'Neill.

A car enthusiast, Michael was a General Motors automotive and certified Cadillac Master Technician for 35 years, having worked at several...

Lee Armitage

Lee Armitage

Jun 4, 2019

Lee Armitage, 93, of Fox Lake, died June 4, 2019.  He was born October 28, 1925, in Chicago, to the late George and Ivy (nee Russell) Armitage.

He attended Grant Community High School and left school to join the Army serving during WWII as an infantryman in central Europe.  Lee went on to work for...

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