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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.

Gerald "Jerry" Kuznicki

Gerald "Jerry" Kuznicki

Apr 26, 2012

Gerald "Jerry" J. Kuznicki, a resident of McHenry for 41 years, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2012. He was born on January 15, 1942 in Chicago to Hillard and Irene (nee Suchy) Kuznicki. Gerald will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda (nee Isely) Kuznicki, his children Jerry (Jilayne) Kuznicki, Jr. and...

Madeleine "Micki" "Bouboule" Wiggins

Madeleine "Micki" "Bouboule" Wiggins

Apr 21, 2012

Madeleine "Micki" "Bouboule" Wiggins, a long time resident of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2012. She was born on January 11, 1927 in Orleans, France to Matt and Germaine (nee Nowe) Larson. She was a devoted grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Madeleine will be deeply missed by her daughter Vicki (Robert)...

Michael "Mike" Bosman

Michael "Mike" Bosman

Apr 19, 2012

Michael "Mike" G. Bosman, a lifetime resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2012. He was born on June 9, 1961 in Chicago to Herman and Helen Payton. He was a Waste Management employee for 35 years. He was a charming people person who loved boating, his Corvette, sports and living life. He was...

Vera S. Peterson

Vera S. Peterson

Apr 18, 2012

Vera S. Peterson, a former longtime resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2012. She was born on May 27, 1918 in Chicago to Michael and Emily (nee Illich) Shulich.

She moved to Ingleside in 1952 and became a permanent resident in 1958. Vera was an active member of St. Bede Catholic...

Patricia M. O'Leary

Patricia M. O'Leary

Apr 16, 2012

Patricia M. O'Leary, a resident of Fox Lake since 1976, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2012. She was born in Chicago on August 14, 1937 to George and Edith ( nee Croak) Smith.

She was employed at The Globe in Fox from 1976 until the time of their closing. Patricia also...

Edwin S. Wencel

Edwin S. Wencel

Apr 16, 2012

Edwin Stanley Wencel of Fox Lake, Illinois. Born on May 23, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. Son of Adam and Julia (nee Drag) Wencel. Former resident of Chicago for 39 years, Arlington Heights for 25 years and Lindenhurst for 12 years. Graduate of Lane Technical High School in June 1950, then served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957.Edwin...

Paul Belles

Paul Belles

Apr 16, 2012

Paul Belles Jr. 82

Of Ingleside, from Nanty-Glo, Pa. Mr. Belles was born September 7, 1929 in Nanty-Glo, PA to Paul and Mary (nee Germeska) Belles Sr. He passed away peacefully on April 16, 2012 in Woodstock, IL Paul was a coal miner, a Korean War Veteran, and a member of the VFW.

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John Ray "Jack" Wingren

John Ray "Jack" Wingren

Apr 12, 2012

John Ray "Jack" Wingren In loving memory of John Ray Wingren. Forever in our hearts and loving memory, through the circle of life we will always hold you dear. He served in the U.S . Coast Guard and was a member of the American Legion, Post 703 in Fox Lake for over 30 years. In 1991, he...

Lonnie D. Horton

Lonnie D. Horton

Apr 5, 2012

Lonnie D. Horton, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, Ingleside and Volo, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2012. He was born on December 26, 1941 in Vandalia, Illinois to Kelly Efton and Elizabeth (nee Marks) Horton. He was a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, tinkering and fixing machinery, and was the...

Dorothy M. Poremba

Dorothy M. Poremba

Apr 4, 2012

Dorothy M. Poremba, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2012. She was born on December 19, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois to Bernice and Adam Szerknis. She loved playing cards and bingo as well as participating in spiritual activities with her friends at Lilac Apartments in Fox Lake, IL. She was a...

Kenneth Wolbing

Kenneth Wolbing

Mar 18, 2012

Kenneth Wolbing, a lifetime resident of Ingleside and Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2012. He was born on April 17, 1920 in Ingleside to Charles and Gertrude (nee Tonyan) Wolbing. He was an avid wood worker and loved nature and all of its critters. He also enjoyed flying his airplane for many years. Kenneth...

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...

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