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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.

Barbara Hill Dehoff

Barbara Hill Dehoff

Mar 18, 2012

Barbara Hill DeHoff, 58, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Born in Waukegan, Ill. on July 23, 1953, Barbara grew up in Fox Lake, where she attended Grant Community High School, graduating in 1971. She earned her associate degree in nursing from the College of Lake County in 1977 and her B.S. in health arts from...

Patricia Ann Jarling

Patricia Ann Jarling

Mar 13, 2012

Patricia Ann Jarling, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away on March 13, 2012. She was born on April 16, 1956 in Racine, WI to Raymond Albert and Lucille Sophia (nee Paczkowski) Weber. She loved her dog, Kong and was a loving mother who was always there, no matter what. Patricia will be deeply missed by...

Jennie Novelen

Jennie Novelen

Mar 3, 2012

Jennie Novelen, an 8 year resident of Ingleside, formerly of Mundelein,passed away on March 3, 2012. She was born on March 14, 1930 in Lithuania to John and Salomea (nee Padzinnas) Petronis. She enjoyed her family, loved spending time with her granddaughters and loved animals. She will be deeply missed by her children, Brenda (Bill) Ankebrant of...

Hazel Dayer Fish

Hazel Dayer Fish

Mar 3, 2012

Hazel Dayer Fish, a longtime resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2012. She was born on May 18, 1923 in Irvington, New Jersey to Howard and Edith (nee Bush) Dayer.

She received her Bachelor's Degree from Wilson College, and her Master's Degree from Goddard College. She was an English Literature teacher at...

Bryan Earl Joseph

Bryan Earl Joseph

Mar 2, 2012

Bryan E. Joseph, a resident of Chicago/Fox Lake, passed away March 2, 2012. He was born in Chicago on July 17, 1948 to Donald and Virginia Joseph. He owned and operated J & S Construction Company for over 30 years and was an Usher at St. Bede Catholic Church.

He is survived by his loving...

Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Gibson

Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Gibson

Mar 2, 2012

Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Gibson, of Fox Lake and of Leisure Village for 25 years, passed away peacefully at Centegra Hospital with her loving children at her side on March 2, 2012. She was born on September 13, 1924 in Evanston to John and Linda (nee Keuler) Tustain. She was an avid Cubs fan as well as WGN...

Joyce Kalsch

Joyce Kalsch

Feb 18, 2012

Joyce Kalsch (nee Hallas) age 75, a resident of Pistakee Highlands McHenry since 1959, died on February 18, 2012. She was born on August 5, 1936 in Waukegan, IL to Jasper and Violet (nee Stolarik) Hallas.

She was formerly employed at Sears Dept Store in Fox Lake in Catalogue Sales. She was a longtime member...

Josephine V. Geraci

Josephine V. Geraci

Feb 13, 2012

Josephine V. Geraci Josephine passed away peacefully, Monday, February 13, 2012 in Rockford. She was born September 07, 1929 in Chicago, to Thomas and Millie (nee Tegtow) Paravola. She enjoyed square dancing, ceramics, bingo and casinos. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed traveling. Josephine is survived by her beloved children Joy (William) Boysen, Judy (George)...

Virginia Lee Starostovic

Virginia Lee Starostovic

Feb 5, 2012

Virginia L. Starostovic 75

Virginia L. (nee Peters) Starostovic, a long time resident of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Pleasant Prarie WI. She was born June 20, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Albert and Harriet (nee Grines) Peters. She loved to play bingo, put puzzles of all kinds together, loved...

Donald J. Villeneuve

Donald J. Villeneuve

Feb 1, 2012

Donald J. Villeneuve went home to be with the Lord, February 1, 2012 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born June 14, 1924 in Escanaba, Michigan to Ernst and Ann Villeneuve. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War I, Don was a member of the Printers Union, working for several major newspapers as a type setter....

Don M. Goodwin

Don M. Goodwin

Jan 31, 2012

Don M. Goodwin, a long time resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2012. He was born on December 31, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert Paul and Helen (nee Mason) Goodwin. He was a Scoutmaster for 20 years for Boy Scout Troop #85 as well as an advisor for Venture Crew #185. He...

Jeanette M. Sladek

Jeanette M. Sladek

Jan 31, 2012

Jeanette M. Sladek, a resident of Genoa City, WI passed away peacefully on January 31, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 21, 1925 in St. Paul, MN to William and Julia (nee Kufner) Fastner.

Jeanette loved God and her family. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was...

Eileen C. Smith

Eileen C. Smith

Jan 26, 2012

Eileen C. Smith, a Round Lake Beach resident since 1972, passed away on January 26, 2012. She was born on October 12, 1937 in Ontario, Canada to James and Mary (nee Colette) O'Neill. She was involved with the Round Lake Park District Senior Center and a member Happy Seniors. She was a former member and volunteer at...

Ronald M. "Ronnie" Hill

Ronald M. "Ronnie" Hill

Jan 10, 2012

Ronald "Ronnie" M. Hill, 78, a lifetime resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2012. He was born in Waukegan to Arthur E. and Margaret (nee Bubbels) Hill, Sr.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Fox Lake American Legion, Post 703. He was an avid...

Irene Ann Horan

Irene Ann Horan

Jan 9, 2012

Irene Ann Horan, a resident of Ingleside since 1982, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2012. She was born on January 19, 1924 in Chicago to Bruno and Anna (nee Liss) Swiatecki. She enjoyed doing craftwork and loved animals, especially dogs and cats. Irene will be deeply missed by her loving husband, John J. Horan, to whom...

Frances "Polly" West

Frances "Polly" West

Jan 4, 2012

Frances "Polly" West, a Spring Grove resident of 4 years, formerly of Florida, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 23, 1926 in Jefferson City, Tennessee to John Monroe and Trula Bell (nee Wolfenbarger) Adcock. She was church oriented and enjoyed attending church and reading her Bible....

Loretta "Lorrie" Turnwall

Loretta "Lorrie" Turnwall

Dec 26, 2011

Loretta A. Turnwall, a 40 year resident of Schaumburg, recently of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2011. She was born on March 31, 1935 in Melrose Park, IL to John and Lillie (nee Tegtmeier) Simon.

She loved dancing with her husband, Jack, and spending time with her daughters and their families. She...

Donald V. Nuzzo

Donald V. Nuzzo

Dec 25, 2011

Donald V. Nuzzo, of Waukegan, formerly of Chicago passed away peacefully on December 25, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 30, 1946 in Chicago to John and Lucille (Lotito) Nuzzo.

He enjoyed weight lifting and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He was also handy and loved working with wood....

Marie Helen Rosendahl

Marie Helen Rosendahl

Dec 19, 2011

Marie Rosendahl, a long time resident of Ingleside passed away peacefully on December 19, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 3, 1942 in Glendive, Montana to Clinton and Julia (nee Friedlund) Sanders.

She was very family oriented and enjoyed being with her grandchildren.

Marie will be deeply missed...

George Kaminski

George Kaminski

Dec 17, 2011

George Kaminski, a resident of Antioch, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6, 1939 in Chicago to Charles Joseph and Catherine (nee Ronald) Kaminski. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching drag racing and NASCAR. He was also an avid Chicago Bears fan. Most of all, he loved...

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