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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.

Nicholas N. Dohrn

Nicholas N. Dohrn

Nov 21, 2010

Nicholas Dohrn, 86, a resident of Schaumburg, formerly of Naples, FL and Norwood Park, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010. He was born on March 25, 1924 in Chicago to Nicholas and Anna Dohrn. Nicholas was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he was stationed in France and Germany. He was employed at American Brake...

Claire A. Driscoll

Claire A. Driscoll

Nov 17, 2010

Claire A. Driscoll, age 69, a long time resident of Arlington Heights, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. She was born on Nov. 3, 1941 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Charles and Delsia (nee Kuhn) Driscoll. Claire was employed at Marmot Corporation, Thomas Organ Co., and DaMiano & Graham for over 21 years as Vice President of Operations. She...

Arthur E. Hill

Arthur E. Hill

Nov 16, 2010

Hill, Arthur E., Jr. Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. He was born in Fox Lake on July 27, 1929 to Arthur E. and Margaret (nee Bubbels) Hill, Sr. Arthur was a veteran of the US Navy and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Gurnee American Legion, Post 771...

Kathleen M. Larson

Kathleen M. Larson

Nov 14, 2010

Kathleen Larson, age 64, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010. She was born June 26, 1946 in Chicago to Edward and Ann (nee Musser) Wieczorek. Kathleen love reading, spending time with her family and traveling. She also loved cooking and going to plays. She was also a cook at the Marine Grill in Fox Lake for 10...

Annie Conroyd

Annie Conroyd

Nov 13, 2010

A lifetime resident of Fox Lake, Il. died on Sat. Nov. 13, 2010 at home. She was born on December 5, 1952 in Chicago to Ralph "Hoot" and Jeanette "Jean" Conroyd.

Annie graduated from St Bede Catholic grade school. She attended Grant Community High School where she was an active 4 yr. member of the...

Terry A. Smith

Terry A. Smith

Nov 12, 2010

Terry Smith, 63, a resident of Johnsburg, passed away on Friday November 12, 2010. He was born on June 18th, 1947 to Leonard and Opal (Cauble) Smith.

Terry loved to garden and loved spending time with his family, especially his 11 grandkids.

Terry is survived by Janet, his loving wife of 44 years,...

Darwin G. Follman

Darwin G. Follman

Nov 10, 2010

Darwin Follman, age 90, a long time resident of Fox Lake passed away on November, 10, 2010.

He was born in Chicago on May 24, 1920 and was an Army veteran of WW II and was stationed in Iceland. He was a member of the Medinah Shriners for over 25 years, as well as fireman for the Fox Lake Fire Department...

Francis Meier

Francis Meier

Nov 5, 2010

Francis A. "Frank" Meier, 80, long time resident, business owner and former mayor of Fox Lake, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Good Shepard Hospital in Barrington, IL. He was born in Clifton, Illinois on April 25, 1930 to Harry and Marguerite (nee Walsh) Meier. On June 16, 1951, he was united in marriage to Vivian...

Thomas G. Madden

Thomas G. Madden

Nov 3, 2010

Thomas G. Madden, 77, a resident of Long Lake for 48 years, formerly of Fox Lake passed away on November 3, 2010, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was born on November 18, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Thomas J. Madden and Augusta Madden (nee Bachman).

Thomas was a U.S. Veteran,...

Lance Kujat

Lance Kujat

Oct 26, 2010

Lance Kujat, 63

Lance Kujat, 63, a long time resident of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, October26, 2010 surrounded by his family. Lance was born on September 19, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Edward Kujat and Mary Ann (nee Matusek).

Lance enjoyed fishing and NASCAR.

He will be deeply missed by...

Janet E. Marucha

Janet E. Marucha

Oct 25, 2010

a Spring Grove resident for 16 years, formerly of Fox Lake Hills in Lake Villa, passed away Monday, October 25. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Radisson, WI to Tilman and Harriet (nee Vaugan) Solberg. Janet was a member of Lutheran Church of All Saints and had a career at Second Federal Savings and Loan....

Virginia Jenkins

Virginia Jenkins

Oct 21, 2010

Please meet at the church at 9:15 AM on Wednesday, Oct. 27

Virginia Jenkins, 74, a long time resident of Lake Villa, passed away Thursday, October 21, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1935 in Waukegan to Carl Trommer and Germaine (nee Brignac). Ginger was an avid gardener and loved working...

Leroy J. Munster

Leroy J. Munster

Oct 19, 2010

Leroy (Lee) Munster Jr., age 78, a resident of Fox Lake, Illinois for the past 44 years, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010.

Lee was born in Chicago, January 2, 1932 to Leroy Munster and Emma Munster nee Hetu.

Those who knew Lee will remember his passion for life and family. His family...

Anna Kornau

Anna Kornau

Oct 18, 2010

Anna T. Kornau (nee Aicher) age 81 A resident of Mc Henry, Il. formerly of Waukegan , Wisconsin Dells, and Chicago died Sunday Oct. 18, 2009 at the Centegra Hospital, Mc Henry, Il. She was born on Jan. 21, 1928 in Germany to Joseph and Theresa (nee Sternner) Aicher. After her marriage to Erwin Kornau she had...

Steven Montgomery

Steven Montgomery

Oct 17, 2010

Steven Montgomery of Woodstock

Steven Montgomery, 55, of Woodstock, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 17th, 2010. He was born on December 16th, 1954, to Ronald and Aurora (nee Antonelli) Montgomery.

Steven was employed at Precision Quincy in Woodstock. He enjoyed cooking, barbequing, and spending time with his family and his dog,...

John Stone

John Stone

Oct 13, 2010

John Stone, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 13. He was a 59 year resident of Johnsburg, formerly of Ingleside. John was born on January 17, 1923 in Chicago. John was the owner of Stone Construction and later worked for Dick Matt Studio. He was also the original member and originator of the Johnsburg Rescue Squad, former cemetery...

Evelyn P. Shalek

Evelyn P. Shalek

Oct 13, 2010

Evelyn P. Shalek nee Kubitz age 92 of Ringwood formerly longtime resident of Ingleside passed away Oct. 13, 2010. Dear mother of James (Susan) Shalek Jr. and Scott (Kathy) Shalek, Ringwood. Grandmother, step-grandmother and great grandmother to many. Preceded in death by her husband, James A. Shalek Sr., her sister and a brother. Was known around Ringwood...

Willie Hazel Ray

Willie Hazel Ray

Oct 11, 2010

Willie Hazel Ray 71 Longtime resident of Lake Villa

Willie Hazel Ray born Feb. 1, 1939 to James and Annie (nee Gillispie) Harper in Eddyville, Ky Passed away peacefully, on Oct. 11, 2010. She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, being outdoors, and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. Willie will be missed by her dear son,...

Barbara J. Ogryzek

Barbara J. Ogryzek

Oct 1, 2010

Barbara Joan Ogryzek, 75

Barbara Joan Ogryzek, 75, a long time resident of Fox Lake passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, October 1, 2010.

Barbara was born on July 28, 1935 in Chicago to William and Mary Lou (nee Harris) Holeman.

Barbara will be deeply missed by her...

Marion Andersen

Marion Andersen

Sep 29, 2010

Marion Schwemm Andersen, age 98, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2010. Marion was born in Woodstock on October 26, 1911 to Albert and Jeannie Ebel, nee Larsen.

Marion began her teaching career, which spanned 43 years, in a one room school in Woodstock, IL and ended in North Barrington School after 27 years teaching...

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