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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.

Francis "Frank" Schmitt

Francis "Frank" Schmitt

Sep 12, 2012

Francis "Frank" Schmitt, age 90, formerly of Johnsburg, IL, died September 12, 2012 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis TN. He was born May 20, 1922 in Oak Park IL to Anton and Katherine (Lay) Schmitt. Frank graduated from McHenry High School in 1940 and on January 15, 1944 he married Laura Denman, his high school sweetheart....

Thelma Marie Hamsher

Thelma Marie Hamsher

Sep 10, 2012

Thelma Marie Hamsher, 88, long time resident of Fox Lake, IL formerly of Johnsburg, died September 10, 2012 in Barrington, IL. She was born on February 6, 1924 in Golden, CO to George and Christina (nee Tonyan) Lay. She graduated from St. John the Baptist Catholic School. She was united in marriage to Kenneth K. Hamsher on...

Theodore L. Freund

Theodore L. Freund

Sep 8, 2012

Theodore L. Freund 67 of Fox Lake for 14 years and former lifelong resident of Johnsburg, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville. He was born January 27, 1945 to Anthony and Agnes (nee Hettermann) Freund in Johnsburg.

Ted loved golfing, he organized an annual golf outing in Wisc., a longtime...

Joseph Edward Louthian

Joseph Edward Louthian

Aug 25, 2012

Joseph Edward Louthian, a resident of Spring Grove, formerly of Chicago passed away peacefully on August 25, 2012. He was born on October 28, 1953 in Chicago. He was very creative with craftwork and very knowledgeable with computers and cars. Joseph is survived by his loving mother, Lola (nee Miller) Tiso; his siblings, Linda Putman, Donna Hovel,...

June R. Johnson

June R. Johnson

Aug 19, 2012

Junelva Rosemary (Swiercz) Johnson

Junelva "June" Johnson of Paradise Park, Fox Lake, Illinois.

Visitation for June Johnson (84) will be held on Friday, August 24th at 9:30 am at the K.K.Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 North Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bede Church, 36455 N. Wilson...

Thomas James Walsh

Thomas James Walsh

Aug 18, 2012

Thomas James Walsh, Jr. Thomas James Walsh, Jr., of Fox Lake, formerly of Park Ridge for 60 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18th. He was born in Evanston to Thomas James and Marie (nee Greene) Walsh, Sr.

Thomas was an Army Veteran who served during WWII.

He will be deeply missed...

Harriet Lipski

Harriet Lipski

Aug 13, 2012

Harriet Lipski, of Antioch, former longtime resident of Fox Lake and Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2012. She was born on September 19, 1914 in Chicago, to Peter and Amelia "Emily" (nee Merkwa) Koziara. She was employed with Heppner Manufacturing Co. in Round Lake. She was also employed with her son and daughter-in-law's family...

Bernard Dipiero

Bernard Dipiero

Aug 6, 2012

Bernard J. DiPiero, a resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Wheeling, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2012. He was born on November 22, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Matt and Hannah (nee Labanchnic) DiPiero. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War. He was a member of Amvets, Post 66...

Julie A. Schad

Julie A. Schad

Aug 4, 2012

Julie A. Schad 55

A resident of Round Lake passed away on Saturday 8/4. She was born December 26, 1956 in Round Lake, to Edwin W. and Kathryn (nee Wienke) Schad. Julie was a wonderful caregiver with a big heart, who loved children, loved animals, and was involved with the Lake Villa Girl Scouts.

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Marie S. Kvaas

Marie S. Kvaas

Jul 28, 2012

Marie S. Kvaas

A resident of McHenry, for the past 12 years, formerly longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born October 19, 1919 in Adrian, Minn., to Jonathan and Inger (nee Williamson) Olson. Marie enjoyed crocheting, flower and vegetable gardening, baking, cooking and taking...

Mary Ann Preidis

Mary Ann Preidis

Jul 23, 2012

Mary Ann Preidis, a long time resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Minocqua, WI, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2012. She was born on July 29, 1925 in Chicago to Stanley and Ann (nee Franskvicius) Arlauskas. She was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church in Ingleside and enjoyed oil painting and being a mother. She...

Sylvia Haynal

Sylvia Haynal

Jul 22, 2012

Sylvia Haynal, a long time resident of Chicago, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2012. She was born on July 14, 1925 in Yugoslavia to Martin and Agica (nee Oreskovic) Hasenbach. She cared for her family and enjoyed cooking, sewing and made a lot of her own clothes. Sylvia will be deeply missed by her dear sons,...

Mary V. Cappitelli

Mary V. Cappitelli

Jul 21, 2012

Mary V. Cappitelli, a Lake Villa resident for 54 years, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 29, 1927 in Chicago to Raymond and Amonella (nee McMahon) Butts.

She was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church in Ingleside. She earned her Bachelor's degree in...

Dolly G. Medine

Dolly G. Medine

Jul 19, 2012

Dolly Medine, a resident of Fox Lake since 1951, passed away on July 19, 2012. She was born on March 7, 1918 in Chicago to Hilmer and Margarit (nee Dahlquist) Salo. She was a member of the Woman's Auxillary at the American Legion, Post 703 and enjoyed crocheting afghans. Dolly will be deeply missed by her dear...

Alyce Winifred Lavelle

Alyce Winifred Lavelle

Jul 11, 2012

Alyce Winifred Lavelle, a 43 year resident of Mettawa, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1907 in Chicago to Frank and Antonia (nee Neidzwiedzka) Soniskoski.

She was an avid dress shopper up until the end as well as a buyer and...

Katherine M. Whelpley

Katherine M. Whelpley

Jul 11, 2012

Katherine M. Whelpley, a longtime resident of Athens, Georgia, passed away on July 11, 2012. She was born on December 8, 1937 in Oak Park to Howard and Katherine (nee Koeppel) Whelpley.

She enjoyed playing softball and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. She also helped coached many women's sports teams at Carthage...

Helen C. Dobosiewicz

Helen C. Dobosiewicz

Jul 8, 2012

Helen C. (nee Lepianka) Dobosiewicz, 87, born Jan. 14, 1925 in Chicago, Ill. to Lucasz and Katharine (nee Horzepa) Lepianka was called to home July 8, 2012 Formerly employed with Baxter, Helen enjoyed bingo, fishing, and especially spending time with her family. Helen is survived by her loving children, Charles (Cheryl) Dobosiewicz of Fox Lake, Christine (Thomas)...

David "Skip" Stone

David "Skip" Stone

Jul 7, 2012

David "Skip" Stone 62, of Ingleside, passed away suddenly July 7, 2012. Born on July 9, 1950, in Ft. Wayne. IN, to Earl and Etta (nee Myers) Stone. Skip was an avid sportsman who enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He was a Vietnam veteran who served his country with pride in the U.S. Marines. He loved spending...

Myron G. Seifer

Myron G. Seifer

Jul 7, 2012

Myron G. Seifer, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, had enough on July 7, 2012. He was born on June 5, 1944 in Prague, Czechoslovakia to Adolf and Irene (nee Pajossy) Seifer. He was a free spirited person and a BD Contest Judge. He also enjoyed traveling to Tombstone, AZ. Myron will be deeply missed by his...

Martin "Marty" Hologa

Martin "Marty" Hologa

Jun 26, 2012

Martin "Marty" Hologa, a 28 year resident of Spring Grove passed away on June 26, 2012. He was born on June 28, 1959 in Wakefield, MI to Gregory and Dolores "Dolly" (nee Rezny) Hologa. He enjoyed bowling, driving his Corvette, playing baseball and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Marty will be deeply missed by his...

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