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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.
Dorothy M. (Buchanan) Wolf
Aug 25, 2015
Dorothy M. Wolf (nee Buchanan), 87, of Spring Grove, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. She was born January 11, 1928, in Chicago. Dorothy owned Dorothy's Resort on Grass Lake for many years. Survivors include her children, Diane Gleespen, Donald (Sandy) Wolf, Gerald (Mary) Wolf, Joseph Wolf, and Christine (Bob) Jones; grandchildren,...
George J. Kozisek
Aug 23, 2015
George J. Kozisek of Fox Lake, IL and Cape Coral, FL, passed away on August 23, 2015. He was an amazingly, loving and devoted husband of Vera.  He was a wonderfully, devoted and loving father of Linda (Michael) Pastorello, the late George O. (Gabriela nee Olsovska) Kozisek, and the late Diana (Michael) Drenth. He was an adoring and devoted...
Richard A. Wick
Aug 23, 2015
Richard "Dick" Wick, 95, of Fox Lake, formerly of De Pere and Green Bay, WI, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015, at The Springs, Crystal Lake.
He was born August 20, 1920, in Chicago, to the late Hjalmar and Helen (nee Kwarneberg) Wick. Dick served in the Navy during WWII.
Survivors include his son, Richard...
Val "Pat" Wilson
Aug 10, 2015
Val "Pat" Wilson, 73, of Fox Lake, passed away at his home, Monday, August 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife Carol Ann (nee Burmeister), whom he married August 5, 1961; daughter, Shelley (Tony) Lavelle; surrogate daughter, Christine (Scott) (nee Keel) Herbold; grandchildren, Nick and Tony Lavelle, and Alanna Rose Sullivan; and sisters, Barbara (Delbert) Poff and Cynthia...
Georgia Rae (Stroker) Bailey
Aug 4, 2015
Georgia Rae Bailey (nee Stroker), 86, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Cudahy, WI, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington.
Born October 4, 1928, in Wauconda to the late Harold and Georgiana (nee Wait) Stroker, she married the late Allen K. Bailey on December 12, 1970.
She was an active member of...
Adele E. (Gulbrandsen) Connell
Jul 23, 2015
Adele E. Connell (nee Gulbrandsen), 77, of Ingleside, at rest Thursday, July 23, 2015. A dedicated teacher at Gavin Central Elementary School for 36 years. Survived by children, Ed (Eileen) Connell, Ron (Sindi) Connell, and Kelly (Steve) Sears; grandchildren, Coryn, Colin (Tara), Chelsey, Steven (Ashley), Alicia, Breeanna, and Tyler; great-grandsons, Makaio and Brody; father, George Gulbrandsen; sister,...
Susan J. Richardson
Jul 20, 2015
Heaven gained another angel. In loving memory of Susan Richardson, 69, who was born May 12, 1946, and died July 20, 2015. She was kind, loving and selfless. She impacted so many people throughout her life and career. Susan, known by many of her students as "Miss Rich", taught physical education, personal fitness, and coached volleyball, softball, basketball, and...
Alfred A. Juras
Jul 12, 2015
Alfred A. Juras, 60, of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015, at his home.
He was born May 25, 1955, in Chicago, to the late Dr. Frank and Isabella (nee Frank) Juras. Alfred married Cynthia Trygar on September 1, 1988.
Alfred earned master's degrees in engineering and computer graphics from Northwestern University...
Dolores "Dolly" (Raffel) Busscher
Jul 11, 2015
Dolores "Dolly" Busscher (nee Raffel), 86, of Antioch, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born October 2, 1928, in Waukegan. Dolly married the late Albert "Bud" Busscher on April 2, 1948.
Dolly was a member of the Fox Lake American Legion Post 703...
Lawrence "Larry" Piasecki
Jul 11, 2015
Lawrence "Larry" Piasecki, 57, of McHenry, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born July 28, 1957, in Chicago, to the late Edwin and Vera (nee Brady) Piasecki.
Larry was a long-time car salesman, most recently at Pauly Toyota in Crystal Lake. He had previously worked...
John F. Belt
Jul 5, 2015
John Franklin Belt, 90, of Spring Grove, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Round Lake Beach.
He was born May 19, 1925, in Springfield.
Survivors include his children, Carol (Ken) Ward, Alice (Robert) Paulsen, and John "Rick" (Cathy) Belt; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death...
Joan Mary (Quillinan) Clark
Jul 3, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial for Joan M. Clark (nee Quillinan) 86 of Johnsburg will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 Church St, Johnsburg. Father Michael Nacius will be the celebrant. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass at the Church.
...Gladys Brown (Rose) Gort
Jul 3, 2015
Gladys M. Gort (nee Rose), 65, of Fox Lake, passed away after a long battle with colon cancer, Friday, July 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, at Midwest Palliative and Hospice Carecenter, Glenview.
She was born July 14, 1949, in Chicago, to the late Clair Rose and Frances (nee Farrow) Grimm. Gladys married James...
Joahn (Lohrke) Vickery
Jun 29, 2015
Joahn "Jonnie" Vickery (nee Lohrke), 71, of Spring Grove, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.
She was born February 5, 1944, in Washington, DC, to the late Ralph and Ardyth (nee Preice) Lohrke. Joahn married the late David A. Vickery on August 14, 1965, at Santa Maria Popolo Catholic Church in...
Brandon Michael Richardson
Jun 23, 2015
Brandon Michael Richardson, 24, of Ingleside, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Indiana University Health Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis. Our beloved Brandon fought a short, determined battle to beat cancer. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He was born May 12, 1991, in Waukegan, to Pamela (nee Schultz) and...
Anita Marie Crofoot
Jun 16, 2015
Anita Marie Crofoot, 61, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Round Lake Beach.
She was born July 23, 1953 to Cecilia (nee Hofbauer) and the late Wendell Crofoot.
Anita had a big heart and was a wonderful caregiver. She enjoyed fishing and gardening, but most of...
John J Horan
Jun 8, 2015
The funeral service for John J. Horan, 92, a resident of Ingleside since 1982, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Grant Cemetery, Ingleside.
Born November 7, 1922,...
Leonard Joseph Nemeth, Jr.
Jun 7, 2015
Leonard "Lenny" Joseph Nemeth Jr., 41, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 7, 2015, in Georgia.
He was born January 31, 1974, in Waukegan, to Leonard and Lynne (nee Larson) Nemeth Sr. Lenny enjoyed fishing and baseball.
Survivors include his father, Leonard; brother, Dan (Andrea) Nemeth; son, Jordan Nemeth; uncles, John (Ruth)...
John J. Palinski, Sr.
May 31, 2015
John J. Palinski, Sr., 75, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. He was born August 28, 1939, to the late Stanley and Leola (nee Fairgrieve) Palinski.
John worked in the carpentry industry for almost 50 years. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His family was...
Elizabeth Metzger
May 31, 2015
Elizabeth Metzger
Elizabeth Metzger, age 90, of Johnsburg, IL passed away at Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock, IL after battling Alzheimer's disease for many years.
Elizabeth was born on April 12, 1925 in Mosonszentpeter, Hungary. She was the daughter of Michael Harrer and Theresia Perlinger. Elizabeth married Joseph Metzger of Pomaz, Hungary on January...
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