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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.

Barbara "Ba" M. Corcoran

Barbara "Ba" M. Corcoran

Feb 6, 2015

Barbara "Ba" M. Corcoran

Barbara "Ba" M. Corcoran, a longtime resident of Fox Lake since 1955, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2015. She was born May 16, 1942 in Chicago to Leonard and Winona (nee Hagen) Schultz.

Ba loved camping, cooking, watching old movies and shopping. Ba took care of everyone and...

Lillian R. Kazlausky

Lillian R. Kazlausky

Feb 5, 2015

Lillian R. Kazlausky

Lillian R. Kazlausky, an eighty year resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Winchester House Healthcare Center in Libertyville at the age of 99.

Lillian is survived by her dear children, Fritz (Bunny) Kazlausky, Carol Meyer, Richard (Jan) Kazlausky, Sandra (Dave) Kruger and...

William "Bill" D. Lewis, Sr.

William "Bill" D. Lewis, Sr.

Jan 24, 2015

William "Bill" D. Lewis, Sr.

William "Bill" D. Lewis, Sr., a long-time Lake County resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 24, 2015. He was born in Chicago on May 13, 1943 to William L. and Audrey A. (nee Wright) Lewis.

Bill loved fishing, skydiving and riding his motorcycle....

Peter J. Lishamer, Sr.

Peter J. Lishamer, Sr.

Jan 20, 2015

Peter "Pete" Lishamer Sr.

Peter "Pete" Lishamer Sr., 71, a 28 year resident of Ingleside, formerly of Spring Grove and Antioch, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at NIMC in McHenry, IL. He was born November 13, 1943 in Chicago to Joseph and Lorraine (nee Stoltman) Lishamer.

Prior to his retirement, he was a...

Joanne B. Nevins

Joanne B. Nevins

Jan 19, 2015

Joanne B. Nevins

Joanne B. Nevins, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away January 19, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1929 in Reading, PA to John and Erma (nee Baer) Brunner.

Joanne enjoyed spending time with her family.

Joanne will be deeply missed by her loving daughter, Bradley (David)...

Lawrence Hagen

Lawrence Hagen

Jan 2, 2015

Lawrence Hagen

Lawrence Hagen, 84, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 2, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.

Born on June 11, 1930 in Chicago, Larry moved to the Spring Grove area in the mid-1960s.  He was employed with Illinois Bell Telephone/AT&T for 37 years until his...

Barbara J. Hudson

Barbara J. Hudson

Dec 30, 2014

Barbara J. Hudson

Barbara J. Hudson, a 40 year resident of West Lake County area and of Fox Lake for over 25 years, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2014. She was born on August 4, 1934 in Chicago to Emil and Barbara (nee Behounek) Wahlstrom.

Barbara will be deeply...

Mary Piff

Mary Piff

Dec 27, 2014

Mary Piff

Mary Piff, 90, a long time resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Spring Grove and Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2014. She was born on March 5, 1924 in Chicago to John and Virginia (nee Dugo) Divita.

Mary enjoyed watching movies, dancing, doll collecting, cooking...

Joseph J. Gunnell

Joseph J. Gunnell

Dec 27, 2014

Joseph J. Gunnell

Joseph J. Gunnell, 72, a long time resident of Ingleside and Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2014. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Chicago to Francis and Mary (nee Maloney) Gunnell. Joseph was a member of the Grant Historical Society, the Republican's Club and also worked with...

Estelle Borowczyk

Estelle Borowczyk

Dec 22, 2014

Estelle Borowczyk

Estelle Borowczyk (nee Tanana), our most giving and loving mother, entered the presence of the Lord peacefully on December 22, 2014.

She was born on May 29, 1920 in Chicago to Catherine and Cyprian Tanana. Estelle was one of five children, Jean (Leonard) Firlick, Ben (Carmen) Tanana, Emil (Mona) Tanana and...

Carol Jayko

Carol Jayko

Dec 13, 2014

Carol A. Jayko

Carol A. Jayko, a long time resident of McHenry since 1967, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2014. She was born on December 15, 1942 in Chicago to Carl and Elizabeth (nee Bodnar) Piekut.  Carol was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing. Carol was a secretary at Terry's Sportswear for...

Inez Kubis

Inez Kubis

Dec 10, 2014

Inez Kubis

Inez Kubis,77, a long time resident of McHenry for 50 years, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 7, 1937 in Waukegan to Leo and Mary (nee Mageskie) Lenzen.

Inez had a...

Rita G. Kurash

Rita G. Kurash

Dec 10, 2014

Rita G. Kurash

Rita G. Kurash, a resident of Ingleside since 1975, formerly of Cicero, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014. She was born on September 14, 1932 in Chicago to Albert and Bessie (nee Slavicek) Drost. Rita was former Miss Minnesota and enjoyed working on various beauty and cosmetology events.

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Mildred L. Sandberg

Mildred L. Sandberg

Dec 3, 2014

Mildred L. Sandberg

Mildred L. Sandberg (nee Rahn), resident of Round Lake Beach, formerly of  Elk Grove Village, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2014.

She was born on July 29, 1922 in Chicago, IL....

Adelia "Deal" Hopp

Adelia "Deal" Hopp

Nov 24, 2014

Adelia "Deal" L. Hopp

Adelia "Deal" L. Hopp, of Fox Lake, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2014. She was born on March 18, 1942 in Chicago to Gordon and Ada (nee Larson) Buchanan.

Deal enjoyed doing crafts, especially sewing and crocheting and she also loved...

Kelly Marie Schoenberger

Kelly Marie Schoenberger

Nov 22, 2014

Kelly Marie Schoenberger

Kelly Marie Schoenberger, of Chicago, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2014. She was born on June 13, 2000 in Elgin to Andrew and Colleen (nee McEnroe) Schoenberger.

Kelly was the bravest person you could know; she had the power to bring out the best...

Mary Lou Bogdala

Mary Lou Bogdala

Nov 19, 2014

Mary Lou Bogdala

Mary Lou Bogdala , a resident of Fox Lake formerly of Round Lake Beach, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2014. She was born on September 5, 1942 in Chicago to Delaney and Antoinette (nee Tornabene) Bennett. Mary Lou enjoyed traveling but loved spending time with her family especially her...

Virginia L. Sandre

Virginia L. Sandre

Nov 18, 2014

Virginia (Ginny) Sandre

Virginia L. Sandre (nee Hink), lifelong resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2014.

She was born on December 25, 1934 in Chicago, IL. To Leonard and Hazel (nee Thompson) Hink....

Janet A. Forster

Janet A. Forster

Nov 16, 2014

Janet A. Forster

Janet A. Forster, 66, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, passed away on November 16, 2014. She was born April 8, 1948 in Chicago to John and Margaret (nee McNichols) McGovern.

Janet had a passion for learning and reading. She completed her college education...

Cristina N. Villasana

Cristina N. Villasana

Nov 11, 2014

Cristina N. Villasana

Cristina N. Villasana, 21, a long time resident of Spring Grove passed away on November 11, 2014.  She was born on November 7, 1993 in Waukegan to Gerardo and Ruth (Bray) Villasana.

Cristina was a fun loving, free spirit with a love for life. She was full...

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