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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â Carol was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing. Carol was a secretary at Terry's Sportswear for...
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
Nov 11, 2014
Cristina N. Villasana
Cristina N. Villasana, 21, a long time resident of Spring Grove passed away on November 11, 2014. Â 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...
Arthur Raymond Hunt
Nov 11, 2014
Arthur Raymond Hunt
Arthur Raymond Hunt of Fox Lake for 40 years, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2014. He was born on June 23, 1926 in Chicago to Arthur Raymond and Marion (nee Ciechon) Hunt. He was united in marriage on April 15, 1958 in Chicago to Dolores, nee Knipp. They celebrated 46 years...
James A. Jilly
Nov 3, 2014
James A. Jilly
James A. Jilly,70, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with kidney cancer on November 3, 2014. Jim was an insurance agent for many years with an office in Round Lake. He also played saxophone with the bands Rhythm Kings and Embers; playing for many weddings in Lake County. In the...
Shirley Ann Magenta
Oct 30, 2014
Shirley Ann Magenta
Shirley Ann Magenta, a life-time resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully October 30, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on April 26, 1927 in Ingleside, to Raymond and Ivanetta (nee Hewitt) Walsh.
Shirley graduated from Grant High School in May of 1945 and...
Leona M. (Michal) Ream
Oct 25, 2014
Leona Ream
Leona M. Ream, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Leona was born on March 1, 1923 in Grand Haven, MI to George and Sophia (nee Olhara) Michal.
Leona was a registered beauty culture teacher in her early years who loved to...
Timothy Allan Clavey, Sr.
Oct 20, 2014
Timothy Allan Clavey, Sr.
Timothy Allan Clavey, Sr., a life time resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 16, 1942 in Evanston to Earl Allen and Esther (nee Coley) Clavey.
Timothy was a proud member of the VFW and a...
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