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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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...
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