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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.

Leroy A. Greffin, Sr.

Leroy A. Greffin, Sr.

Oct 3, 2016

Leroy A. Greffin, Sr., 85, of Ingleside, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016.  His visitation will be Thursday, October 6, from 4-8 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 7, at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Grant Cemetery, Ingleside.  In...

Joseph G. Suhajda

Joseph G. Suhajda

Oct 3, 2016

Joseph G. Suhajda, 53, of Spring Grove, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, October 8, from 12:00-4 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.

Sally (Jeltema) Canko Sullivan

Sally (Jeltema) Canko Sullivan

Sep 30, 2016

Sally Canko Sullivan, 72, of Lake Villa, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at her home.

Survivors include her husband, Barry Sullivan; and brother, Steve (Sally) Jeltema.

The visitation will Tuesday, October 4, from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 7 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N....

Mary-Kathryn "Katie" Ball

Mary-Kathryn "Katie" Ball

Sep 22, 2016

Mary-Kathryn Ball, 40, of University City, MO, was born December 27, 1975.  She passed away unexpectedly after the sudden onset of tragic illness on September 22, 2016.  She will be remembered as a generous, beautiful, and caring woman who was known for her willingness to drop everything and be there for friends and family when they needed her.

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Wallace Bochonko

Wallace Bochonko

Sep 15, 2016

Wallace Bochonko, 85, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at his home.

He was born May 6, 1931, in Krysch Topiwka, Ukraine, and married Mary Holowka on November 9, 1957, in New York City.  Mr. Bochonko served in the Army and went on to retire from Motorola after working there for 37 years.  He enjoyed...

Frank J. Urman

Frank J. Urman

Sep 2, 2016

Frank Joseph Urman, 55, a lifelong resident of Ingleside, was born July 10, 1961, and passed away at home September 2, 2016, following a long illness.

He was a 1979 graduate of Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, and was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church, where he also attended elementary school.  Frank...

Terry Allen

Terry Allen

Sep 2, 2016

Terry Allen, 64, of Fox Lake, formerly of Waukegan, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 2, 2016, at his home.

He was born December 20, 1951, in Evanston, to the late Philip and Marie (nee McLellan) Allen.  Terry went on to serve in the Air Force during Vietnam in the 35th SPS K-9 unit as a...

Dale D. (Drmolka) Villiger

Dale D. (Drmolka) Villiger

Sep 1, 2016

Dale D. Villiger, 66, of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.

She was born March 14, 1950, in Wild Rose, WI, to the late Charles and Mildred Drmolka.

Survivors include her daughters, Ann (Brad) Miller, Kimberly (Jeff Letizia) Beres, and Kathryn (Adam) Cashmore; grandchildren, Bradley Miller,...

Candy L. (Krantz)  Steinbauer

Candy L. (Krantz) Steinbauer

Aug 30, 2016

Candy L. Steinbauer, 65, of Round Lake Beach, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 29, 2016, at Centegra Condell Hospital, Libertyville.

Born September 17, 1950, in Chicago, to the late Ronald and Phyllis (nee Wiswell) Krantz, she married the late Charles "Charlie" Steinbauer on May 7, 1970.

An avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, Candy...

Mary Ann (Roccoforte)  Lemieux-Bellows

Mary Ann (Roccoforte) Lemieux-Bellows

Aug 29, 2016

Mary Ann LeMieux-Bellows, 80, of Ingleside, passed away surrounded by her husband, daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease Monday, August 29, 2016, at her home.  She was born in Chicago on May 8, 1936.  She retired from customer service at Medline Industries, to help raise her four grandchildren.  Survivors include her husband, Richard Bellows;...

Randy Krotz

Randy Krotz

Aug 28, 2016

Randy Krotz, 70, of Ingleside, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

He was born February 11, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Lonnie and Bonnie (nee Carey) Krotz.  Randy remarried Judi Krotz on March 23, 2001.

In addition to his wife, Judi, survivors include his son, Troy (Aileen) Krotz of Williamsburg,...

Anneliese Block

Anneliese Block

Aug 26, 2016

Anneliese Block, age 84, of Spring Grove, IL died Friday, August 26, 2016 at her home. She was born in Czechoslovakia to Otto & Anna (roz.Merkelova) Siegmund; she enjoyed quilting, knitting & ice fishing. Survivors include her son, Samuel (Mary) Busch of Antioch, IL; two grandsons, Keith (Selina) Busch of Genoa City, WI and Clinton (Kelly) Busch...

Sandra Gale Wells

Sandra Gale Wells

Aug 25, 2016

Sandra Wells, age 72, born December 17, 1943 in Chicago, Ill to Clinton and Nell (DeJulius) Richardson, passed away on August 25, 2016 at her home. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12...

John E. Bosch

John E. Bosch

Aug 20, 2016

John E. Bosch, 89, of Fox Lake, formerly of Mount Prospect and Las Vegas, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016, at his home.

He was born December 26, 1926, in Chicago, to the late John Peter and Clara (nee Rehm) Bosch.

An alumnus of Lane Tech High School in Chicago, he went on to serve...

Audrey B. (Thornburg And Barry) Glanzman

Audrey B. (Thornburg And Barry) Glanzman

Aug 13, 2016

Audrey Glanzman (nee Barry), 94, a longtime resident of Palatine, and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Alden Estates of Barrington.

She was born January 5, 1922, in St. Louis and worked for 18 years as an administrative assistant for Stationers of Indianapolis.

Survivors include her son, Leonard Thornburg;...

Dolores A. (Rezny) Hologa

Dolores A. (Rezny) Hologa

Aug 8, 2016

Dolores A. Hologa (nee Rezny), 85, of Spring Grove, at rest Monday, August 8, 2016.  Wife of the late Gregory; mom of Gregory (Jen) and the late Wendy White, Kenneth, Martin, and Marian; mother-in-law of Roger White and Barb Hologa; grandma of Jamine (fiancée Moriah Gomez) White, Bree (Jorge) Torres, and Greg, Steve, Dawn, Chris, Parker, Chase...

Rose (Cveykus) Simurdiak

Rose (Cveykus) Simurdiak

Aug 5, 2016

Please click the Service Details tab above to view the service information, dates, and times for Mrs. Rose Simurdiak, 73, of Fox Lake.

Valerie (Lundin) Veness

Valerie (Lundin) Veness

Aug 5, 2016

Valerie Veness (nee Lundin), 48, of Round Lake, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 5, 2016

She was born in Sacramento, CA to Richard and Deloris (nee Segovia) Lundin on July 28, 1968.  Valerie married Wesley Veness October 21, 1995.

Valerie, known by her big, bright beautiful smile, loved her job as a pharmacy...

Barbara (Rada)  Papacek

Barbara (Rada) Papacek

Aug 2, 2016

Barbara Papacek, 98, formerly of Fox Lake and Clearwater, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Riverhead, NY.

She was born November 23, 1917, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Rose (nee Bicek) Rada.  She married the late Stephen Papacek on December 23, 1939.

Prior to moving...

Chester R. Trykowski, Jr.

Chester R. Trykowski, Jr.

Jul 29, 2016

Chester R. Trykowski, Jr., 89, of Ingleside, at rest Friday, July 29, 2016.  Son of the late Chester and Blanche Trykowski, Sr.; brother of Leonard (Mary Barbara) Trykowski and the late Gloria (Theodore) Jach; uncle of seven nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.  Visitation 1 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 6 p.m., Sunday,...

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