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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.

Kathryn E. Hastings

Kathryn E. Hastings

Mar 14, 2014

Kathryn Eileen Hastings, a longtime resident of Ingleside since 1968, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014. She was born in Chicago on May 1, 1929 to Edward and May (nee Ryan) Dempsey.

Kathryn was an avid card player and played in her Bunco group for many years. She enjoyed being with her family, especially with her...

Donald T. Williams

Donald T. Williams

Mar 12, 2014

Donald T. Williams Sr., 72, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. He was born in Chicago on September 29, 1941 to Joseph and Stephanie (nee Kowatch) Williams.

Don owned and operated Don Williams Concrete Construction, he enjoyed traveling up North to his cabin, loved his dog "Murphy," enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Carol Andrews

Carol Andrews

Mar 11, 2014

Carol Andrews passed away peacefully on March 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of Salem, WI for over 30 years; prior to living in Wisconsin, she lived in Illinois for over 30 years. She was born on December 4, 1940 in Hazard Co., KY to Oscar and Beulah "Marcella" (nee Abel) Buckman. Carol was...

Janice Noah

Janice Noah

Mar 9, 2014

Janice Noah, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away on March 9, 2014. She was born on February 3, 1957 in Blue Island to Frederick and Jean (nee Johnson) Noah.

Janice enjoyed playing Bingo and Words with Friends. She also loved to go fishing and traveling to Ludington, MI for family reunions.

Janice ...

Richard A. Jones

Richard A. Jones

Mar 6, 2014

Richard A. Jones, a resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Arlington Heights, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014. He was born on February 27, 1938 in Ardmore, Alabama to David and Laura (nee Cobble) Jones.

Richard worked for Oscar Mayer foods and retired from there after 30 years of service. He was an avid Cubs fan...

Viola C. Dam

Viola C. Dam

Mar 3, 2014

Viola C. Dam, longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2014. Prior to living in Fox Lake, she was a longtime resident of Kenosha and Mercer, Wisconsin.

She was born on September 12, 1915 in Somers, WI to August and Stella (nee Fonk) Neu. Viola was united in marriage to Leo A. Dam,...

John K. Longley

John K. Longley

Mar 1, 2014

John K. Longley, Sr., 93, a resident of McHenry since 1957, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014. He was born in Little Falls, Minnesota to Lawrence D. and Helga (nee Wilburg) Longley.

John was a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force with service in WWII and Korean War. He...

Julio Ojeda

Julio Ojeda

Mar 1, 2014

Julio Ojeda passed away peacefully Satuday, March 1, 2014.

He was born July 12, 1946 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Julio and Luz (nee Colon) Ojeda.

Julio worked as a custodian for the May Whitney School in Lake Zurich for many years and enjoyed interacting with the children and staff. He loved spending...

Fred L. Schaer

Fred L. Schaer

Feb 23, 2014

Fred "Bud" L. Schaer, Jr., longtime resident of Fox Lake and Ingleside, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2014. He was born on February 17, 1935 in Chicago to Fred L. Sr. and Gladys (nee Ballard) Schaer.

Bud attended Fox Lake Grade School and graduated from Grant High School. After graduating he served in the U.S. Army...

David A. Murrey

David A. Murrey

Feb 21, 2014

David A. Murrey, a life time resident of Fox Lake, passed away on February 21, 2014. He was born on March 27, 1948 in Oak Park, IL to Thomas D. and Loretta (nee Buikema) Murrey.

In 1973 David, along with his brother Greg, formed a partnership and began Murrey Trucking until 1979 when they purchased...

Norman Wayne Robinson

Norman Wayne Robinson

Feb 19, 2014

Norman Wayne Robinson, of Lake County, formerly of Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 19, 2014. He was born on January 24, 1956 in Booneville, Mississippi to Leland and Mary (nee Cartwright) Robinson. Wayne, as he was known by everyone, was one of #1 salesmen at Rockenbach Chevrolet as well as Ray Chevrolet in...

Loretta M. Murrey

Loretta M. Murrey

Feb 19, 2014

Loretta M. Murrey , a life time resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2014. She was born on December 26, 1928 in Berwyn to Ralph and Marie (nee Everetts) Buikema.

Loretta enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as well as attending the Fox Lake Senior Luncheon. She also worked for many...

Karen  Eichhorst

Karen Eichhorst

Feb 6, 2014

Karen D. Eichhorst passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2014.

She was born February 26, 1937 in Chilton, Wisconsin to Doc and Ruth (nee Neslon) Humlecker.

Karen enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading and traveled throughout the United States.

She is survived by her cherished children, Peggy Eichhorst of Ingleside, James Eichhorst of Boston, Massachusetts,...

Stanley Didomenico

Stanley Didomenico

Feb 3, 2014

Stanley DiDomenico

Stanley DiDomenico, of Ingleside, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2014. He was born October 22, 1930 in Chicago to Flostano and Maria (nee Tiritelli) DiDomenico. Stanley was a generous, genuine and kind person who was an avid Cubs fan and loved The Three Stooges. Stanley served as a mechanic in...

Jim Boesch

Jim Boesch

Feb 2, 2014

Jim Boesch

Jim Boesch, 79, a long time resident of Ingleside, passed away on February 2, 2014. He was born on March 8, 1934 in Primrose, Nebraska to Leo Peter and Helen (nee Schafer) Boesch.

Jim served in the Sea Bees in Gulf Port, Mississippi. He was an expert wood worker and enjoyed...

Matthew J. Scholle

Matthew J. Scholle

Jan 29, 2014

Matthew J. Scholle

Matthew J. Scholle, a 10 year resident of Antioch, former longtime resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Chicago to John "Jack" and Genevieve (nee Czajkowski) Scholle.

Matthew was a devout Catholic for his entire life and was a...

Martin A. Freund

Martin A. Freund

Jan 23, 2014

Martin A. Freund

Martin A. Freund, a life time resident of the Fox Lake/Ingleside area, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2014. He was born in Elmhurst, IL on June 7, 1931 to Alfred and Carrie (nee Falkenstein) Freund.

Martin greatly enjoyed bowling and boating in his younger years. He enjoyed building and...

Justin M. Radcliffe

Justin M. Radcliffe

Jan 22, 2014

Justin M. Radcliffe

Justin M. Radcliffe, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away on January 22, 2014. He was born in Chicago on March 31, 1990.

Justin was the proud father of Michael, loving son of Timothy Radcliffe and Denise McMahon, loving brother of Brian, Vince, Nick, Amber, Brandon and Jake, beloved grandson...

Mavis A. Sheridan

Mavis A. Sheridan

Jan 21, 2014

Mavis A. Sheridan

Mavis A. Sheridan, a 17 year resident of Ingleside, formerly of Highwood, IL, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2014. She was born on October 3, 1929 in Harmony, Minnesota to Theodore and Leona (nee Johnson) Opsahl.

Mavis loved to garden, travel and was an avid Cubs fan. She enjoyed...

Cynthia M. Reimers

Cynthia M. Reimers

Jan 10, 2014

Cynthia M. Reimers

A longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Advocate Condell  Hospital in Libertyville. She was born December 8, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Al and Eleanor (nee Doneski) Anderson.

Cynthia went back to school in her later years to become a registered nurse, a proud accomplishment...

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