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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.

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,...

Gloria L. (Picha) Radtke

Gloria L. (Picha) Radtke

Jul 26, 2016

Gloria L. Radtke (nee Picha), 91, a resident of Fox Lake for 60 years, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at JourneyCare, Woodstock.

She was born October 11, 1924, in Chicago, to the late Jerry and Mae (nee Rokos) Picha.

Gloria enjoyed Bible studies, gardening, crossword puzzles, and dancing.  Most of all, she...

Daniel S. Pugh

Daniel S. Pugh

Jul 25, 2016

Daniel S. Pugh, 61, of Johnsburg, formerly of Ingleside, died July 25, 2016 after a long battle with complications from a car accident in 1974 which left him a quadriplegic. Son of the late George (2000) and Dolores (2008) Pugh; brother of George A. (Carla) Pugh, Jr., William T. Pugh and Kathleen A. (Michael) Pugh-Sepsakos; uncle of five; great-uncle...

Nathan Ariel Hernandez-Diaz

Nathan Ariel Hernandez-Diaz

Jul 19, 2016

The visitation for Nathan Ariel Hernandez-Diaz, 3 months, of Ingleside, will be held at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake, from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, July 23.  A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., at  La Iglesia Episcopal  Sagrada Familia, 25291 W Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa.  Inurnment will be private.

Mary P. (Watson) Livermore

Mary P. (Watson) Livermore

Jul 18, 2016

The funeral service for Mary P. Livermore, nee Watson, 86, of Round Lake Beach, and formerly of Lake Villa and Wildwood, will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville.

Linda L. (Wilde) Miller

Linda L. (Wilde) Miller

Jul 16, 2016

Linda L. Miller (nee Wilde), of Spring Grove, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the age of 66.

Born January 17, 1950, in Chicago, to Patricia and John Wilde, she was the eldest of seven.  Linda married her beloved husband, William Miller, in 1968, and together they raised three children.

Linda...

Gladys L. (Nee Kelly And Anderson)  Ratliff

Gladys L. (Nee Kelly And Anderson) Ratliff

Jul 14, 2016

Gladys L. Ratliff (nee Kelly and Anderson), passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born November 21, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Theodore and Mildred (nee Sandin) Anderson.

Gladys owned Club G and S on Grand Avenue in Fox Lake for 38 years, and was a devout Cubs and Packers fan.  She was a great lady...

Raymond E. Colander

Raymond E. Colander

Jul 11, 2016

Raymond E. Colander, 86, of Lincolnwood, died Monday, July 11, 2016.  Born February 25, 1930, in Chicago, he served in the Army, received his PhD in Humanities from Northwestern University, and was a Professor of Humanities at Kennedy King College.  Survivors include his wife, Diane; sons, John, David, and Michael; granddaughter, Jennifer; and brother, William.  He was...

June Marie (Kaufmann)  Patterson

June Marie (Kaufmann) Patterson

Jul 9, 2016

June Patterson (nee Kaufmann), 88, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016, at her home.

She was born April 11, 1928, in Grand Forks, ND, to the late Fredrick and Edith (nee Haueter) Kaufmann.

June began playing the piano at age four, began teaching piano at age 12, and taught piano up...

Cassandra Lin Hayden

Cassandra Lin Hayden

Jul 8, 2016

Cassandra Lin Hayden, 28, of Fox Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 8, 2016.  She was born May 12, 1988, in Kokomo, IN, to Sam and Donnalin (nee Bensen) Hayden.

Cassandra was an artist who loved to sing, dance, and act.  She was bright, beautiful like roses, sweet as sugar, full of sunshine, and could...

Rosemarie (Grzenia) Panek

Rosemarie (Grzenia) Panek

Jul 2, 2016

Rosemarie Panek (nee Grzenia), 88, of Orient, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Spring Grove, was greeted in Heaven by her husband, Ed, July 2, 2016.

She was born June 4, 1928, in Oak Park, to the late John and Irene (nee Shaver) Grzenia.

A devout Catholic and true Renaissance woman, Rosemarie received...

Jon R. Leasure

Jon R. Leasure

Jul 1, 2016

Jon Raymond Leasure, 68, of Ingleside, passed away quietly in his sleep, the evening of July 1, 2016.  He was born in Lansing, MI, on January 8, 1948.

Jon attended Sandwich Community High School, Sandwich, from 1963-1965, and was a 1966 graduate of Washington Community High School, Washington.  He went on to graduate in 1971 from Northern...

Robert David Ward

Robert David Ward

Jun 27, 2016

The services for Mr. Robert David Ward, 56, of Ingleside, will be held in Dixon, Kentucky.  Please contact the following funeral home for service information:

Townsend Funeral Home

270-639-9301

www.TownsendFuneralHomeInc.com

Thank you.

Tanya Marie Mcdonough

Tanya Marie Mcdonough

Jun 26, 2016

Tanya Marie McDonough, of Spring Grove, formerly of McHenry and Fox Lake, went to spend eternity with her brother, Harley, on her 33rd birthday, Sunday, June 26, 2016.

Survivors include her mother, Cynthia (Kevin Foster) McDonough of Fox Lake; father, Don Villiard of Lake Villa; beautiful and vivacious daughter, Ila Rice; fiancé, Thomas Rice; grandma,...

Barbara J. (Paxton) Coleman

Barbara J. (Paxton) Coleman

Jun 21, 2016

Barbara J. Coleman,82, of McHenry, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Alden of Long Grove.

She was born December 26, 1933, in Kansas City, KS, to the late John and Lucille Paxton.

Survivors include her sons, Scott (Ruth) and Steve (Kimberly) Coleman; grandchildren, Adam Coleman, Dan (Alicia) Emslie, and Jim (Jessica), Robert,...

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