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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Gladys Brown (Rose) Gort

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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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