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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.
William E. "Ed" Landwer
Jul 5, 2013
William E. "Ed" Landwer, Jr., a resident of South Beloit formerly of Fox Lake, passed away on July 5, 2013. He was born on July 26, 1961 in Waukegan to William and Virginia (nee Sander) Landwer, Sr.
He was an avid NASCAR fan and also enjoyed boating and snowmobiling.
Ed is survived by...
Marian Urbanski
Jul 3, 2013
Marian Urbanski, a Fox Lake resident of 38 years, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2013. He was born on March 20, 1924 in Poland. He was the proud owner and operator of Fox Lake Motel. Marian will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 6 years, Krystyna (nee Widlak) Urbanski; his dear children, Leo (Sue)...
Shirley M. Heffernan
Jun 29, 2013
Shirley M. Heffernan, a Lake County resident of 50 years, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2013. She was born on July 14, 1926 in Ortonville, MN to Clifford and Marie (nee Hausauer) Oswood. She loved having fun and spending time with her family. Shirley will be deeply missed by her dear children,...
Richard J. Perham
Jun 27, 2013
Richard J. Perham, a long time resident of Lake County, passed away on June 27, 2013. He was born on August 10, 1937 in Chicago to Edward and Helen (nee Fijalek) Perham. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Korean War. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading...
John Klickmann
Jun 27, 2013
John P. Klickmann, 42, a resident of Lakemoor, IL. Passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 27. He was born on October 9, 1970 in Elk Grove, IL, to George and Barbara (nee Hardt) Klickmann.
He was a United States Marine, having served in the Gulf War Infantry. He loved to go fishing, enjoyed carpentry, snowmobiling, fast...
Donna G. Bielski
Jun 17, 2013
Donna G. Bielski
Donna G. Bielski (nee Miller) , 67, a resident of McHenry. Passed away peacefully, Monday, June 17, after a courageous six year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on Sept. 27, 1945 in Waukegan, to George and Marcy (nee Smith) Miller.
She loved to go "couponing," enjoyed, boating, ceramics,...
Carol A. Parker
Jun 7, 2013
Carol A. Parker (nee Bartlett), 75, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at Centegra Hospital in McHenry. She was born in Chicago to Eleanore (nee Wulf) and Robert Bartlett. She was married in 1956 to Richard L. Parker and was a resident of Fox Lake for 45 years, growing up in McHenry and wintering in Harlingen, TX....
Robert "Cadillac Bob" Madlener
Jun 4, 2013
Robert "Cadillac Bob" Madlener, a 20 year resident of Fox Lake , passed away peacefully on June 4, 2013. He was born on March 27, 1959 in Chicago to William and Dolores (nee Good) Madlener. He was an avid fisherman and an amazing father of three. He was a deep tunnel miner, working all across the United...
Elbern Kraus
May 14, 2013
Elbern E. Kraus 76 A longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 14. He was born February 6, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Edmund and Fay (nee Stone) Kraus. Elbern enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, and was a lifetime member of the Lake Villa VFW Post 4308. Survivors left to cherish...
Nacy K. Romano
May 7, 2013
Nacy K. Romano, a long time resident of Ingleside, formerly of Northbrook and Chicago, passed away on May 7, 2013. He was born September 26, 1925 in Chicago to Ross and Mary (nee Gatto) Romano and was united in marriage to Mildred G. Chapman, November 10, 1945 in Chicago. Nacy was a veteran of WWII having served...
Michael Wiznerowicz
Apr 22, 2013
Michael J. Wiznerowicz, 54 of Fox Lake, passed away on April 22, 2013 at his home. Michael lived in the Chain-o-Lakes area all of his life. He owned LaVerne's Catering/Catering by Cory until 2002. Michael had a special skill for cooking, he could make delicious entrees without even having to measure out the ingredients. Michael was a...
Richard W. Stueber
Apr 13, 2013
Richard William Stueber, a long time Lake County resident, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1942 in Chicago to William and Dorothy Gerhardt-Stueber.
Richard was very active in the community. He was a Grant Township Trustee, on the Board of Directors for Landmark...
Carmine M. Chirichella
Apr 3, 2013
Carmine M. Chirichella, 60, of Fox Lake, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013. He was born on April 20, 1952, at Long Island, New York. After serving in the Air Force, Carmine worked as a consultant and director in the health information management profession.
A unique and caring soul, Carmine enjoyed entertaining and cooking for family...
Harland Harley Roettiger
Apr 2, 2013
Harland F. Roettiger, a longtime resident of Spring Grove IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 2, 2013. He was born on June 19, 1922 in Platteville, Wisconsin to John and Cora "Floyd" (nee Adkison) Roettiger. He was a veteran in WW II having served with the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division. On May 21, 1949 he...
Alfred "Al" Boyd
Mar 23, 2013
Alfred "Al" Boyd Sr. 97
A longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away at Centegra Hospital in McHenry with his Daughter Cindy by his side. Al was born in Chicago on August 20, 1915 to Edward and Felicia (nee Kowalski) Bogucinski . Al took flying lessons at a young age and enjoyed flying and was...
Wendall Algot Wiserich
Mar 21, 2013
Wendall Algot Wiserich, age 77, of Fox Lake, IL, formerly of Naperville, IL, was born in Chicago. Dearly beloved husband of Esther(nee Lenauskas). Son of the late Eva Nelson Wiserich and the late Alexander Wiserich. Loving and devoted grandson of the late Elin Carlstrom Nelson Sasenberg, "Gram", and the late Fred Sasenberg, "Gramps." Also preceded in death...
Joseph "Joe" Richard Usalis
Mar 20, 2013
Joseph "Joe" Richard Usalis, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at his home in Harrison, TN. He was born on December 6, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Joseph R. Usalis, Sr. and Blanch Petak Usalis. Joe grew up in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Grant High School in Ingleside, IL. He attended the University of...
Glen R. Knack
Mar 19, 2013
Glen R. Knack, a life time resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 17, 1951, in Chicago to Frank and Elberta (nee Krefft) Knack. He was an Indian Motorcycle enthusiast and loved to spend time with his family. He was a devoted husband, dad...
Guy Tromblee
Mar 14, 2013
Mr. Tromblee was born on May 27, 1937 and passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013.
Mr. Tromblee was a resident of Fox Lake, Illinois at the time of his passing.
Isabella Juras
Mar 13, 2013
Isabella Juras, a longtime resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2013. She was born on September 18, 1925 in Lithuania to Emilis and Frances Mary Frank. She enjoyed spending time with her family, celebrating Christmas and driving around town in her car. Isabella will be deeply missed by her loving son, Alfred (Cindi)...
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