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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.

Nora May

Nora May

Feb 10, 2013

Nora May, 97, a long time resident of Lake and McHenry County, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2013. She was born on July 7, 1915 in Spring Grove, IL to Benjamin and Marie (nee Fichter) Watts. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed watching the White Sox and was an avid fan. Nora...

Richard Theodore Garfield

Richard Theodore Garfield

Feb 8, 2013

Richard Theodore Garfield 57

Longtime resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 8, 2013, after a courageous 18 year battle with cancer. Born on November 12, 1955, in Highwood, IL, to Russell and Rosalie (nee Obenauf) Garfield. Richard is remembered for his loving nature, sense of humor, courage, strength,...

Luann M. Pigott

Luann M. Pigott

Feb 7, 2013

Luann M. Pigott, a lifetime resident of Johnsburg, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2013 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 2 year battle with melanoma. She was born on September 21, 1958 in Woodstock to Richard and Marilyn (nee Schmitt) Rudolph.

She was a wonderful wife, mom and friend and enjoyed spending...

Douglas L. Rosene

Douglas L. Rosene

Jan 29, 2013

Douglas L. Rosene, age 70, of Arlington Heights, IL, previously of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 in Kronenwetter, WI. He was a beloved son of Alexis and Marion (Brenner) Rosene. Loving brother of Bruce Rosene and his wife Barbara, and Lynne (Rosene) Beaird and her husband Gary. Devoted husband to Annie Rosene and father...

Timothy L. Summey

Timothy L. Summey

Jan 28, 2013

Timothy L. Summey, of Twin Lakes, WI formerly of Whiting, IN, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2013. He was born on October 17, 1959 in Hammond, IN to Troy Dean and Lillian (nee Hamel) Summey.

He was a very sweet and kind person who loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed weight-lifting,...

Donald J. Bieschke

Donald J. Bieschke

Jan 25, 2013

Donald J. Bieschke, 82, of Round Lake Beach, formerly of Grayslake and Chicago, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 25. Donald was born September 18, 1930, in Chicago, IL to George and Clara (nee Korosacke) Bieschke. He proudly served the Korean war in the United States Army. He enjoyed bowling, was very religious, a kind, loving, caring, genuine,...

Virginia L. Calkins

Virginia L. Calkins

Jan 25, 2013

Virginia L. Calkins Virginia L. Calkins (nee Smits), a 40 + year resident of Skokie, as well as Fox Lake and Round Lake Beach, passed away peacefully in Kenosha, WI on January 25, 2013. She was born on March 24, 1926 to Irvin and Agnes (nee Voet) Smits.

She enjoyed reading. She read four newspapers...

Raymond Thelen

Raymond Thelen

Jan 19, 2013

Raymond Thelen Sr., a lifetime resident of Johnsburg, passed away on January 19, 2013 in his home after years of dedicated and loving care by his loyal and devoted wife. He was born on December 22, 1930 in McHenry to John and Agatha (nee Schmidt) Thelen.

Raymond was a lifetime member of St. John the...

Richard R. Richford

Richard R. Richford

Jan 18, 2013

Richard R. Richford Sr., of Fox Lake for 37 years, passed away on January 18, 2013. He was born on August 17, 1948 in Chicago to William and Frieda (nee Weichmann) Richford. Rick's favorite past time was golfing, which he frequently did with his sons, family and friends. Rick was also a long distance truck driver and...

Kathy Dietz

Kathy Dietz

Jan 17, 2013

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Dietz, a long time resident of Round Lake, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2013. She was born on April 20, 1953 in Waukegan to Conrad and Joan (nee Dillon) Kleinbach. She had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. She also loved hosting parties and decorating for the holidays. Kathy will be deeply missed...

Janet W. Braschko

Janet W. Braschko

Jan 14, 2013

Janet W. Braschko, a long time resident of Johnsburg, passed away on January 14, 2013. She was born on March 4, 1949 in Heber, UT to Robert Willard and Thora (nee Sondregger) Welter. She was a long time volunteer at James C. Bush Elementary, she loved being a teacher's assistant and being with children. She was very...

Denise E. Korpan

Denise E. Korpan

Jan 13, 2013

Denise E. Korpan, a long time resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2013. She was born on January 11, 1949 to Orvis and Eileen (nee Schuler) Krueger.

She loved spending time with her family and loved her cats. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening and boating on the lakes. Denise will be...

Charles Larson

Charles Larson

Jan 1, 2013

Charles David Larson, born September 17, 1923 in Kalispell, Montana to Grant and Ella (nee Gudmundson) Larson. Chuck fell asleep in Christ on January 1, 2013.

Those who mourn are his loving wife of 38 years, Judith; his dear sons, David (Deborah) and Gregory (Connie); precious grandchildren, Grant, Blake (Stephanie); Rachel, Stephanie, Bill and Clayton;...

Frances Mary Salvato

Frances Mary Salvato

Dec 31, 2012

Frances Mary Salvato, a resident of Spring Grove, formerly of Lyons, IL, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2012. She was born on October 6, 1919 in Chicago to Sam and Sarah (nee Nafioli) Militello. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling with her granddaughter as well as doing bead work, cross stitching and crocheting. Frances will be...

Patricia A. Gasiorowski

Patricia A. Gasiorowski

Dec 28, 2012

Patricia A. Gasiorowski, a long time resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2012. She was born in Chicago to Charles and Jane (nee Downing) Owen. She loved children, animals, doing crafts, camping and gardening. She was also a member of The McHenry Women of the Moose. Patricia will be deeply missed by her loving...

Rose R. Kendra

Rose R. Kendra

Dec 25, 2012

Rose R. Kendra Nee Drabek, age 101 A resident of Fox Lake since 1977; former resident of Long Lake since 1954 died on Wednesday, December 25 in Libertyville. Rose was born on March 23, 1911 in Chicago, IL to Peter P. and Julia (nee Nowak) Drabek. She was a longtime member of St. Bede Catholic Church in...

William Delbert Flury

William Delbert Flury

Dec 23, 2012

William Delbert Flury, a resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2012. He was born in Saskatchewan, Canada where he was then adopted by Delbert Leland and Erma Lucille (nee Pick) Flury. He passionately devoted his life to the United States Navy and as a chief warrant officer CWO-4. After retirement he assumed the position...

James C. Seplak

James C. Seplak

Dec 23, 2012

James C. Seplak, of Leisure Village, formerly of Berwyn, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2012. He was born on May 10, 1927 in Chicago to Stefan and Mary (nee Janksy) Seplak. He loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening and fishing. James will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Ilse (nee Nickel)...

Richard C. Flood

Richard C. Flood

Dec 21, 2012

Richard Clarence Flood, a longtime resident of Chicago, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2012. He was born on October 6, 1958 in Chicago to Robert and Darlene (nee Johnson) Flood. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed boating, wave running and playing his guitar. He also loved to sing karaoke and ride his motorcycle. Richard...

Eileen Mcguire

Eileen Mcguire

Dec 21, 2012

Eileen McGuire, nee Enright

Eileen McGuire, a Chain-o-Lakes resident since 1971, formerly of Chicago, , passed away peacefully on December 21, 2012. She was born on October 19, 1920 in Chicago to John and Anne (nee O'Laughlin) Enright. She was an active member at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church as well as various Johnsburg/McHenry...

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