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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

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

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

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

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; and many grandchildren...

Gary M. Szczesny

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 L. Kunkle

Robert L. Kunkle

Nov 21, 2017

Services for Mr. Robert L. Kunkle, 86, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Robert "Bob" Gaylor

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

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

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

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

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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