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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.

Harry Gorski

Harry Gorski

Oct 30, 2012

Harry Gorski, Jr., a long time resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2012. He was born on June 3, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Sophie (nee Cwierz) Gorski, Sr.

He greatly enjoyed being with his family, spending time with his grandchildren and especially attending his grandson's baseball games.

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Paul Jesus John Minkalis

Paul Jesus John Minkalis

Oct 29, 2012

Paul Jesus John Minkalis was born on July 9, 1955, in Chicago, IL, to George and Anna (nee Kowan) Minkalis. He passed away peacefully on October 29, 2012.

He was a dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. To Paul, nothing was more important than his family. He was an avid fisherman and, as a long-time...

Alfons Al Brunner

Alfons Al Brunner

Oct 22, 2012

Alfons "Al" Brunner 76, of Fox Lake, Former longtime resident of Mt. Prospect, peacefully passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. Born on September 10, 1936, in Chicago, Ill, to John and Theresa (nee Kampitch) Brunner. Al was an avid, loyal, Blackhawks Hockey Fan,was a "comedian" who joked around all of the time, enjoyed spending time with his...

Mark Jarocki

Mark Jarocki

Oct 12, 2012

Mark Jarocki Mark Jarocki 42, of Ingleside, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 Born on April 18, 1970, in McHenry, Ill, to Michael and Carol (nee Marunde) Jarocki. Mark was an avid outdoorsman, a member of the "Snow Seekers" snowmobile club, enjoyed woodworking, and was a Captain Pilot who proudly worked his way up to his personal...

Richard J. Jokela

Richard J. Jokela

Oct 11, 2012

Richard John Jokela, a long time resident of Johnsburg, passed away on October 11, 2012. He was born in Bessemer, MI on April 20, 1949 to Arne and Linda (nee Kompsie) Jokela. He was a lifetime Detroit Lions fan, an avid boater and basketball fan. Richard will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Karrie (nee Killoren)...

Harold Croft

Harold Croft

Oct 8, 2012

Harold I. Croft Mr. Harold I. Croft 86, of Florida, former longtime resident of Mundelein, Ill; Passed away at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville Oct. 8. He was born December 30, 1925 in Chicago, Ill., to Richard and Ella (nee Krieman) Croft. Mr. Croft was an avid bowler, a progressive artist in watercolors, ink, and airbrush techniques....

Henry J. "Red" Halverson

Henry J. "Red" Halverson

Sep 26, 2012

Henry J. Halverson, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2012. He was born on August 31, 1940 in Chicago to Henry J. and Marie Halverson. He was a loving family man who greatly enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing and boating. He belonged to the local 130 Plumbers Union for over...

Norma J. Riggs

Norma J. Riggs

Sep 24, 2012

Norma June (nee Parsons) Riggs, 89, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2012 at Concordia Village Care Center, in Springfield, IL.

Norma was born Flag Day, June 14, 1923 in Chicago, IL to Fred and Anna Parsons. She married Glenn E. Riggs on October 2, 1943, & after World War II, they built a house...

Caroline C. Dabrowski

Caroline C. Dabrowski

Sep 20, 2012

Caroline C. Dabrowski, a resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago passed away peacefully on September 20, 2012. She was born on June 29, 1914 in Depue, Illinois to Jakub and Anna (nee Horvat) Blut.

She enjoyed gardening, baking, dancing, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren, family and neighbors.

Caroline will be...

Madeline L. Johnston

Madeline L. Johnston

Sep 18, 2012

Madeline L. Johnston, a 54 year resident of Johnsburg, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2012. She was born on May 14, 1925 in Chicago to Arthur Otto and Mabel (nee Nufer) Berner.

She enjoyed winters in Florida and Arizona, loved to attend her grandchildren's sporting events and bowled every Thursday night for 50 years...

Lawrence "Larry" Seilheimer

Lawrence "Larry" Seilheimer

Sep 15, 2012

Lawrence "Larry" Seilheimer, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Sept. 15, 2012. He was born on April 20, 1951 in Chicago to Andrew and Henrietta (nee Browne) Seilheimer.

He had a knack for fixing anything, was a great heating & cooling repairman and enjoyed driving as an over the road trucker.

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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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