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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.

Maxine "Maki" F. (Nee Slovnik)  Kennedy

Maxine "Maki" F. (Nee Slovnik) Kennedy

Jan 19, 2019

Maxine "Maki" F. Kennedy, 77, Pistakee Highlands, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at her home.

She was born August 17, 1941, in Waukegan to the late John and Amelia (nee Hervoy) Slovnik.  Maki married the late Donald "Don" Kennedy on June 20, 1964.

Maki was a lifelong railroad worker, retiring as a ticket agent...

Arthur "Al" Allen Horton

Arthur "Al" Allen Horton

Jan 14, 2019

Arthur "Al" Horton, 80, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born November 19, 1938, in Missouri, to the late Arthur and Dorothea (nee Riley) Horton.

Al was a proud Marine, who served in the Korean Conflict.  He went on to become a proud...

Stanley James Gerretsen

Stanley James Gerretsen

Jan 9, 2019

Stanley James Gerretsen, 67, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  His services will be private.

Judith "Judy" Ann (Seegert) Wright

Judith "Judy" Ann (Seegert) Wright

Jan 7, 2019

Judith "Judy" Wright (nee Seegert), 80, of Gurnee, formerly of Spring Grove, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Round Lake Beach.  She was born January 18, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Carl and Betty (nee Johnson) Seegert.

Judy was an avid crafter who excelled at sewing and crocheting.  She was a...

Daniel Siroky

Daniel Siroky

Jan 7, 2019

The obituary and celebration of Daniel's life are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Jan 5, 2019

Services for Mrs. Shirley Johnson will be private.

Patrick "Paddy" Dennis Watson

Patrick "Paddy" Dennis Watson

Jan 1, 2019

Patrick "Paddy" Watson, 75, a longtime resident of McHenry, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  He was born May 31, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Dennis and Catherine (nee Malone) Watson.  He married the late Sharon Lee Watson (nee Kretsch) May 20, 1967.

Paddy, an avid outdoorsman...

Robert "Bob" L. Peisert

Robert "Bob" L. Peisert

Dec 18, 2018

Robert L. "Bob" Peisert, 88, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his home.  He was born October 29, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Evelyn (nee Schmidt) Peisert.

Bob was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Johnsburg VFW Post 11496, and a longtime member...

Feliciano "Felix" Hernandez Saucedo

Feliciano "Felix" Hernandez Saucedo

Dec 15, 2018

Feliciano "Felix" Hernandez Saucedo, 23, of Fox Lake, died suddenly Saturday, December 15, 2018, in Ingleside.

Visitation will be Friday, December 21, from 4-8 p.m.  A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 22, at La Iglesia Episcopal Sarada Familia, 25291 W. Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa.  Burial will be private....

Felicia "Phyllis" (Kazmierski) Sobie

Felicia "Phyllis" (Kazmierski) Sobie

Dec 11, 2018

Felicia "Phyllis" K. Sobie (nee Kazmierski), 90, of McHenry, formerly of Fox Lake, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Alden Terrace, McHenry.  She was born May 19, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Feliks and Martha (nee Wysocki) Kazmierski.

Mrs. Sobie was an active member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church of Spring Grove, where...

Evelyn (Black) Boltz

Evelyn (Black) Boltz

Dec 10, 2018

A private, family Celebration of Life for Mrs. Evelyn Boltz (nee Black), 84, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, will be held at a later date.

Robert Emmett Conway, Jr.

Robert Emmett Conway, Jr.

Dec 6, 2018

Robert Emmett Conway, Jr., formerly of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 6, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born November 28, 1956, in Chicago, to the late Robert Emmett and Mary Jane (nee McDonald) Conway, Sr.

A devout Catholic and faithful servant of Christ, Bob served as the president of the...

Elizabeth Maskos

Elizabeth Maskos

Nov 24, 2018

Services for Elizabeth Maksos (nee Dierkes), 79, of Spring Grove, will be private.

Diane Marie (Ballantyne) Prescott Vasey

Diane Marie (Ballantyne) Prescott Vasey

Nov 22, 2018

The funeral service and burial for Mrs. Diane Marie Prescott Vasey (nee Ballantyne), 71, of West Allis, Wisconsin.  Will be private.

Elizabeth A. Suchor

Elizabeth A. Suchor

Nov 15, 2018

Elizabeth A. Suchor, 95, of McHenry passed away peacefully Nov. 15, 2018, at Journeycare in Woodstock. She was born June 15, 1923, in Alpha, MI to the late Richard and Emma (Walz) Dunkel. Elizabeth was a longtime member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Fox Lake, and was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by...

Richard "Dick" Fisher

Richard "Dick" Fisher

Nov 15, 2018

Richard Charles Fisher (Dick) passed away Thursday, November 15th at the age of 83.  With his beloved wife of 57 years, Maureen (nee Groth), he built a fulfilled life in Fox Lake and Franklin Park.  Loving father and father-in-law of Laura (Donna Karpavicius), Tim (Jane), and Greg (Terri).  Proud grandfather of Gregory Jr. (Stephanie), Katie, Matthew, and...

Nicholas Allen Spadaro

Nicholas Allen Spadaro

Nov 12, 2018

Nicholas Allen Spadaro, 43, of Twin Lakes, WI, died unexpectedly Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home.

Nick was born on May 1, 1975, with his twin sister, Jamie, at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, the son of Richard James Spadaro and Linda Jean (Hlava) Spadaro.

He was a loving father, husband, son, brother,...

Barbara Engelhardt Shoulders

Barbara Engelhardt Shoulders

Nov 12, 2018

Barbara Engelhardt Shoulders, 84, of Fox Lake, formerly of Libertyville, unexpectedly passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, at her home.  She was born March 29, 1934, in Chicago.

Survivors include her children, Donald and Mike Engelhardt, and Barbara Valente; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial visitation Sunday, November 18, from 1-3 p.m., at...

Annette Irene (Wrona)  Lupo

Annette Irene (Wrona) Lupo

Nov 10, 2018

Annette Irene Lupo (nee Wrona), 71, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington, with her son and daughter at her side.

Born June 21, 1947, in Oak Park to the late Leo and Olympia (nee Alcuni) Wrona, she married Peter Lupo November 1, 1969, in St. Bede Church,...

Leonard "Lenny" Schmieglitz

Leonard "Lenny" Schmieglitz

Nov 3, 2018

Leonard "Lenny" Schmieglitz, 60, of Antioch, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, in Kenosha, after a long, courageous battle with ALS.  He was born July 21, 1958, in Waukegan, to the late Arthur and Miriam (nee Nagle) Schmieglitz.

Lenny was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish.  He worked as a bricklayer and was a...

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