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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.

Ellen F. Stutzman

Ellen F. Stutzman

Mar 11, 2011

Ellen Francis Stutzman a long time resident of Johnsburg passed away on March 11, 2011. She was born on February 13, 1933 in Chicago to Arthur and Ellen (nee Clarke) O'Rourke. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed teaching ceramics. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the love of her life. Ellen will be deeply missed by her...

Eugene G. Laflamme

Eugene G. Laflamme

Mar 9, 2011

Eugene G. LaFlamme, 51, a long time resident of Fox Lake passed away on March 9, 2011. He was born on November 27, 1959 in Chicago to Edward and Evelyn (nee Walters) LaFlamme. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was a paratrooper. He was a singer for LYZ, a fisherman, class clown and...

John G. Lennon

John G. Lennon

Feb 24, 2011

John "Mickey" Lennon,76, a long time resident of Fox Lake passed away on February 24, 2011. He was born on February 14, 1935 to Al and Mary (nee Graham) Lennon. He was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church in Ingleside, where he served as an usher. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus #3788....

Nancy L. Nystrom

Nancy L. Nystrom

Feb 19, 2011

Nancy L. Nystrom 73 Longtime Fox Lake resident Nancy L. Nystrom born July 25, 1937 in Waukegan to Newton and Lillian (nee Klemola) Engstrom Passed away peacefully, February 19, 2011 in McHenry. Nancy retired from Outboard Marine Corporation and also from Abbott Park in Gurnee. She was the Grant Township Clerk, loved dogs & cats, an avid...

George A. Buney

George A. Buney

Feb 19, 2011

George Buney, 88, of Fox Lake, IL passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011. He was born on July 14th, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Nicholas and Matilda (nee Muldovan) Buney.

George was a member of the American Legion Post 703. He also enjoyed gardening, animals, and remodeling homes. George also liked to repair B-29s....

James Patrick Dvonch

James Patrick Dvonch

Feb 18, 2011

James Patrick Dvonch

James Patrick Dvonch, 56, of Holiday, Fla., since 2001 and formerly a resident of Johnsburg, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in New Port Richey, Fla., after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 23, 1954, in Chicago, to Gertrude(Chambers) and William Dvonch, M.D. He is survived by his companion, Darlene Szwec;...

Billy Wayne Terry

Billy Wayne Terry

Feb 17, 2011

Billy Wayne Terry, 64, of Zion, IL passed away on February 17th, 2011. He was born on August 19th, 1946 to William and Mildred Maxine Terry (nee Mullendore) in Anniston, Alabama.

Billy was an avid NASCAR and Crimson Tide Alabama Football fan. He also enjoyed playing billiards. Billy was a Vietnam War Veteran who retired...

Mallori Lynn Papp

Mallori Lynn Papp

Feb 11, 2011

Mallori Lynn Papp, a lifetime resident of McHenry, has passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011. She was born August 12, 1993 in Waukegan, IL to Michael and Maureen (nee Wicinski) Papp. Mallori graduated early from high school and was attending the McHenry County College. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was employed at Paradise Park...

Dorothy E. Otte

Dorothy E. Otte

Feb 5, 2011

Dorothy E. Otte, a resident of Fox Lake, has passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. She was born on May 4th, 1920 in Geneseo, New York to Leo and Ruth (nee Colegrove) Faulds.

Dorothy was employed at the Kodak Company in Rochester, New York before joining the Army/Air Corps in the WWII conflict and...

Virginia Ward

Virginia Ward

Jan 31, 2011

Virginia M. Ward, 79, of McHenry. Born on November 1, 1932 in Chicago, IL to John & Anna (nee Gracious) Motroni. She married Edward F. Ward Jr. on January 2, 1957 in Maywood, IL. Virginia was employed by Television Laboratories in Wauconda, IL for 25 years, then part-time for Fitzgerald's Genoa Junction Restaurant in Genoa City, WI...

August Kipka

August Kipka

Jan 31, 2011

Services for Mr. Kipka are private.

He passed away at his home in Fox Lake,Saturday, January 29th.

He leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.

Please leave any condolences to the family on this web page.

Thank you.

Richard Krause

Richard Krause

Jan 27, 2011

Richard Krause, Jr. of Spring Grove passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011. He was born on February 13, 1947 in North Carolina. Richard proudly served as a Marine in Vietnam. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna (nee Huffine); his son Richard (Hope) Krause III; and by his dear grandchildren Russell and Quintin. Many other...

Urban P. Verschueren

Urban P. Verschueren

Jan 17, 2011

Urban Verschuren of Spring Grove Died Monday January 17, 2011. He was born November 6, 1920 in Chicago to Herbert and Clara (nee Lisk) Verschueren.

Urban will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service is being planned by the family and will be held at a later time.

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Howard E. Scott

Howard E. Scott

Jan 14, 2011

Howard "Bud" Scott life long resident of Fox Lake and well known figure in the community died early Friday morning at the age of 75.

Scott was a trustee and former president of the Lake Villa Fire Protection District Board and helped preside over the construction and 2008 opening of its new substation in Lindenhurst....

Thea R. Berta

Thea R. Berta

Jan 8, 2011

Thea Berta, age 90 Devoted wife of the late Charles Berta Loving mother of Michael Berta and Susan (Jim) Moulis Beloved grandmother of Melissa (Steve) Banaszynski and James Moulis Dear sister of the late Russell Reum Service and interment are private. Memorials in her name may be made to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 606 Potter Road,...

Edward R. Connell

Edward R. Connell

Jan 7, 2011

Edward R. Connell, 75, of Ingleside, passed away on Friday, January 7th, 2011. He was born in Chicago on July 31st, 1935 to Edward and Emily (Milanowski) Connell.

Edward was the scout master of troop 179 and was instrumental in helping 12 young men become Eagle Scouts. He also enjoyed fishing and painting with oils....

Stephanie M. Korytowski

Stephanie M. Korytowski

Jan 6, 2011

Stephanie M. Korytowski, 86, a long time resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was born February 2, 1924 in Chicago to Jan and Mabel (nee Plandowski) Sadowski.

Stephanie was a longtime parishioner at St. Wenceslaus Church in Chicago and then became an active member at St....

Joan Kunkle

Joan Kunkle

Jan 6, 2011

Visitation for Joan D. Kunkle, 79, of Fox Lake will be Saturday, January 15, 2011, 1 PM until the 3 PM memorial service at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.

Born February 16, 1931 in New Kensington , PA , she passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Advocate...

Karla Jo Lyons

Karla Jo Lyons

Jan 3, 2011

Karla J. Lyons, 51, a resident of Antioch, IL passed away on Monday January 3, 2011. She was born on April 25, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Valeta DeMoss.

Karla enjoyed being with her pets and gardening. She is survived by her loving husband Bill Lyons and many dear relatives and friends....

Mary Louise O'Donnell

Mary Louise O'Donnell

Dec 27, 2010

Mary Louise O'Donnell, 63, of Cripple Creek, Colorado formerly of Lake Villa, IL has passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010. She was born on June 26, 1947 in Chicago to Chester P. and Bernice C. (nee Potoniec) Savage.

A 1965 graduate of Grant Community High School in Ingleside, she earned her BA in Elementary...

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