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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.
Barbara Elaine Friddle
Jan 13, 2018
Barbara Elaine Friddle, 85, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully Jan. 13, 2018 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach. She was born June 27, 1932 in Kenosha, WI. Barbara was a member of the DAR's. In addition to spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, she loved riding with her...
Joann Susan (Borucki) Fendius
Jan 8, 2018
Joann Susan Fendius (nee Borucki), 82, of McHenry, formerly of Mount Prospect, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, at home.
She was born August 1, 1935, in Chicago, to the late Leo and Anna (nee Czepiel) Borucki.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; daughters, Julie (Tim) Welsh and Susan Dimaso; grandchildren, Katie (Brennan) Lucado, Nicole Welsh,...
Fred W. Holland
Jan 8, 2018
Fred W. Holland, 80, of Grayslake, passed away Monday January 8, 2018, at his home.
He was born November 10, 1937, in Chicago, to the late William and Loretta (nee Beisse). An electrical engineer, he was a member IBEW Local 134 for 16 years. Fred was an Army veteran who served in France from 1955-1959. ...
Dawn (Lawrence) Marcomb Lavender
Jan 4, 2018
Dawn Marcomb Lavender (nee Lawrence), 91, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington. She was born October 14, 1926, in Owen, Wisconsin.
She leaves behind five children, Janice (Roger) O'Dell, Barbara Pike, Steve (Karen) Marcomb, David (Anna) Marcomb, and Frank (Michelle) Marcomb;Â and many grandchildren...
Gary M. Szczesny
Jan 1, 2018
Mr. Gary M. Szczesny, 65, of McHenry, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Arlene H. (Albrecht) Cappa
Dec 29, 2017
Arlene H. Cappa (nee Albrecht), 72, of Fox Lake, formerly of Wheeling, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017, at Alden Long Grove.
Born August 30, 1945, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Mary Albrecht, she married the late Jesse Cappa, December 5, 1970.
Survivors include her son, Andrew "Andy" (fiancée Lisa Heckel) Cappa of Fox Lake; siblings, Al (Cathy) Albrecht of...
Brett Gilman Johnson
Dec 28, 2017
Captain Brett Johnson was born February 7, 1965 and left this life December 28, 2017, after a 9-year journey fighting a rare cancer.
He was a 1983 graduate of Grant High School. He attended Spartan School of Aviation where he received all of his aviation licenses. He was an instructor at Palwaukee Airport. In 1989, he became...
Patrick "Pat" William Scott
Dec 28, 2017
Patrick "Pat" William Scott, 53, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 28, 2017, at his home.
He was born June 28, 1964, in Chicago, to the late Patrick Joseph and Mary Ann (nee Warnimont) Scott. Pat married Linda Gleason on May 29, 1993, at St. Joseph's Church, Medway, MA.
In 1986,...
Richard "Rich" J. Boelkow
Dec 11, 2017
Richard "Rich" J. Boelkow, 76, of McHenry, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at Crystal Pines, Crystal Lake. He was born August 7, 1941, in Chicago, to the late William and Lillian (nee Mueller) Boelkow.
A veteran of the Army, Rich enjoyed regularly walking his beloved dog, Cody, at Chain O'Lakes State Park and meeting up with...
Donna (Radiker) Tomaszewski
Dec 5, 2017
Donna Tomaszewski (nee Radiker), 80, of McHenry since 2006, formerly of Spring Grove, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.
She was born October 7, 1937, in Springfield, to the late John and Eliza (nee Cline) Radiker. Donna married the late Ronald Tomaszewski on October 23, 1976, in Glen Ellyn.
Donna was...
Wayne A. Schmidt
Dec 4, 2017
Wayne A. Schmidt, 72, of Fox Lake, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at JourneyCare, Barrington.
He was born November 15, 1945, in Libertyville, to the late William and Marion (nee Gustafson) Schmidt, and married Nancy J. Cates on June 10, 1967.
Wayne was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the Navy,...
Robert L. Rinkenberger
Dec 4, 2017
Robert "Bob" L. Rinkenberger, 71, of Fox Lake, Ill., passed away December 4, 2017, at JourneyCare, Woodstock, Ill. He was born January 16, 1946, in Bloomington, Ill.
Bob served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart. He went on to work for many years at Nicor Gas.
Survivors include his...
Irene I. (Kratunis) Warner
Nov 30, 2017
Irene I. Warner (nee Kratunis), 71, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2017, in her home.
She was born November 20, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Alan and Lorraine (nee Hunt) Kratunis. Irene married the late William "Bill" J. Warner on July 20, 1980.
Irene was known for loving life, giving...
Joanne (Sorlie) Turpel
Nov 29, 2017
JoAnne Phyllis Turpel, 89, of Johnsburg, formally of Fox Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at her home.
Born January 2, 1928, in Hayward, Wisconsin to Edwin and Agnes (nee Lumbar) Sorlie, she married her late husband, William H. Turpel, on August 8, 1948.
She received great happiness being with her family and visiting with her friend, Tina. JoAnne enjoyed visiting...
Robert "Bob" Gaylor
Nov 17, 2017
Robert "Bob" Gaylor, 79, a resident of Ingleside since 1946, died Friday, November 17, 2017, surrounded by his family, at home.
Bob was born March 1, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Harry and Pauline (nee Tralewski) Gaylor. He was a graduate of Big Hollow School and a 1956 graduate of Grant Community High School who went...
Greg Murrey
Nov 15, 2017
Greg Murrey, 61, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. He was born February 21, 1956, in Waukegan.
Greg was a senior trustee for the Village of Fox Lake and a longtime member of the Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department, achieving the rank of Chief Engineer and honorably retired. He was...
Melvin Scott Savage
Nov 2, 2017
Melvin Scott Savage, 78, of Fox Lake, formerly of Wildwood, died unexpectedly at home Thursday, November 2, 2017. He had previously worked at Enterprise Ready Mix in Waukegan and Home Depot in Gurnee. Scott was also an accomplished musician and lead singer/guitarist with The Versalaires. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Adamowski); father of Vicki (Kimble)...
Lennox Joseph Broderick
Oct 28, 2017
Lennox Joseph Broderick, age three weeks, died peacefully in his mom's arms, surrounded by his dad and extended family members, Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford.
Lennox was born October 7, 2017, at 23 weeks and one day gestational age. He was so strong, tiny but mighty, and fought hard the entire time in...
Angie Geger
Oct 17, 2017
Angeline Geger "Angie", at the age of 91, has been called home to our Lord on October 17, 2017. She was born to Edward and Rose Basowski on November 11, 1925 Chicago, IL. Angie was united in marriage to Elroy A. Geger August 10, 1946, his wife of 57 years, he preceded her in death. They made...
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