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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.

Sophie (Blaskowski)  Hansen

Sophie (Blaskowski) Hansen

Apr 27, 2017

Sophie Hansen (nee Blaskowski), 94, of Ingleside, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home surrounded by family.

She was born June 5, 1922, in Hawkins, Wisconsin, to the late Julia (nee Swerczynski) and Frank Blaskowski.

Sophie owned, operated, and was groomer of Kai Hansen's Boarding Kennels on Brandenburg Road in Ingleside.  After selling...

Joseph Metzger

Joseph Metzger

Apr 24, 2017

Joseph Metzger, age 89, of Johnsburg, IL passed away following surgery at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.

Joseph was born on January 24, 1928 in Pomaz, Hungary. He was the son of Stefan Metzger and Rosa Weiszhar. Joseph married Elizabeth Harrer of Mosonszentpeter, Hungary on January 26, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in McHenry, IL. They had...

Wayne T. Grothe

Wayne T. Grothe

Apr 19, 2017

Wayne T. Grothe, 56, of Johnsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born January 18, 1961, in Elgin, to the late Warren and Evelyn Grothe.

Survivors include his beloved, Renee Nugent; children, Mitch (Nicole) Grothe and Jill (Phil) Berry; grandchildren,...

Walter R. Lang, Sr.

Walter R. Lang, Sr.

Apr 11, 2017

Walter R. Lang, Sr., 75, of Ingleside, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born August 13, 1941, in Mosinee, WI.

Survivors include his wife, Frances (nee Wiser); children, Bill, Ginger Coull, Ricky (Cindy), Gregory, Ted, Joe, and JR; grandchildren, Jared, Jessica, and Kylee; and siblings, Roger (Margo)...

Helen (Dziak) Burdick

Helen (Dziak) Burdick

Mar 28, 2017

Friends of the family of Helen Burdick (nee Dziak), 91, of Ingleside for 37 years, formerly of Stone Park, may call from 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 3, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake, The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, at the funeral home, with...

Carl J. Neiss

Carl J. Neiss

Mar 22, 2017

Carl J. Neiss, 88, of Johnsburg, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, surrounded by family at his home.

He was born October 6, 1928, in Woodstock, to the late Peter and Theresa (nee Freund) Neiss.  Carl married Diane Marie Freund on September 29, 1951.

Carl was a graduate of McHenry High School, who went on...

Mary Lou (Zilinger)  Kazumura

Mary Lou (Zilinger) Kazumura

Mar 17, 2017

Mary Lou Kazumura (nee Zilinger), 69, of Ingleside, at rest Friday, March 17, 2017; survivors include husband, James Kazumura; children, Brian (Chris) Kazumura, Dawn (Robert III) Holm, and Tomeko (Oscar) Mendez; grandchildren,  Katrina Kazumura, Robert Holm IV, Javier  and Alex Mendez, and Jessanna and Jacquelyn Sambrano; brother, Frank (Helen) Zilinger; and nephew, Mario Zilinger.  Visitation Friday, March 24, from...

Allen Raymond Mcguire

Allen Raymond Mcguire

Mar 15, 2017

Allen Raymond McGuire, 48, of Round Lake Beach, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 14, 2017.  Mr. McGuire's services will be private.

Joseph Edward Nowak

Joseph Edward Nowak

Mar 14, 2017

Joseph "Papa Joe" Nowak, 78, of Spring Grove, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.

He was born October 4, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Walter and Clara (nee Weichel) Nowak.  Joe married Mary Ann Calamia on October 11, 1958.

Joe owned Nowak Towing in Spring Grove for twenty...

Adam Joseph Nelson

Adam Joseph Nelson

Mar 10, 2017

Adam Joseph Nelson, 31, of Fox Lake, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 10, 2017.  The services for Adam will be private.

Dorothy M. (Podhola) Peterson

Dorothy M. (Podhola) Peterson

Mar 7, 2017

Dorothy M. Peterson (nee Podhola), 94, of Round Lake, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the McHenry Villa, McHenry.

Born April 15, 1922, in Boyd, WI, to the late Ervin and Gladys (nee Hardy) Podhola, Dorothy married the late Edwin Peterson on September 27, 1941, in Bessemer, MI.

Dorothy worked as a bookkeeper...

Peter J. Bogin

Peter J. Bogin

Mar 6, 2017

Peter J. Bogin, 66, of McHenry, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017.  Mr. Bogin's services will be private.

Roy D. Kantenwein

Roy D. Kantenwein

Feb 21, 2017

Roy Davis Kantenwein, 97, of  McHenry, formerly of Fox Lake, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Valley Hi, Woodstock.

He was born October 17, 1919, in New Castle, PA, to the late Oscar and Mary (nee Davis) Kantenwein.

Roy grew up in Oak Park, served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, and went on to work for AT&T for 38 years.

Survivors...

James "Boomer" Madden

James "Boomer" Madden

Feb 21, 2017

James "Boomer" Madden, 66, of Fox Lake, died February 21, 2017.  Husband of Maggie; son of the late James Jr. and Virginia; brother of Kathy (John) Heublein, Doug (Patricia), Maureen (Bob) Biederer, Mark (Patricia), Dan (Maureen), and the late Kevin; uncle of many nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law of Katie Kendall.  Memorial visitation Saturday, March 18, from 9:30 a.m. until...

Dominic A. Salvato

Dominic A. Salvato

Feb 20, 2017

Dominic A. Salvato, 97, of Spring Grove, formerly of Lyons, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at JourneyCare, Arlington Heights.

He was born August 1, 1919, in Chicago, to the late Anthony and Elizabeth (nee O'Malley) Salvato.  Dominic married the late Frances Mary Militello on July 24, 1943.

Dominic was a dental technician...

Harry "Buzz" Heeres

Harry "Buzz" Heeres

Feb 19, 2017

Harry "Buzz" Heeres, 81, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, at JourneyCare, Barrington.

He was born October 14, 1935, in Evanston, to the late Harry and Eugenia (nee Anderson) Heeres, Sr.  He married Carol J. Hoeppner on September 2, 1961.

Harry served in the Army, was a member of Fox...

Thomas S. Savage

Thomas S. Savage

Feb 12, 2017

Thomas S. Savage, 64, of Lake Villa, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.

He was born October 29, 1952, in Chicago, to the late Chester and Bernice (nee Potoniec) Savage.

Thomas had a 30-year career as an expert carpet installer at Coleman Floors in Rolling Meadows.  He enjoyed...

Jon Lyn Herlehy

Jon Lyn Herlehy

Feb 10, 2017

Jon Lyn Herlehy, 74, of McHenry, passed away suddenly Friday, February 10, 2017, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

Born February 19, 1942, in Huron, SD, he married Betty Riley Roepenack on September 14, 1991.  Jon served in the Army, and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant and owner of Tax Assistants in McHenry.

Survivors...

Herman E. Cole

Herman E. Cole

Feb 6, 2017

Herman E. Cole, 88, of McHenry, formerly of Johnsburg, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017, at McHenry Villa.

He was born February 20, 1928, in Princeton, WV, to the late C.R. and Mae (nee Gibson) Cole.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 17, at McHenry County Memorial Park,...

Robert R. Barger

Robert R. Barger

Feb 2, 2017

Robert R. Barger, 81, of Pleasant Prairie, WI—formerly of Bristol, WI and Fox Lake, IL—passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, at his home.

He was born November 15, 1935, in Chicago, to the late Maurice and Margaret Barger, and went on to serve in the Army, as a Specialist Third Class, in a Special Weapons Project at Sandia Base in New...

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