John A. Fox

John A. Fox, 83, a lifelong resident of Somonauk, IL passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 11, 1934 in Somonauk, IL the son of Raymond and Irene (Grandadam) Fox. He graduated from Somonauk High School in the class of 1953. He married Gwendolyn A. Warren on June 16, 1956 in Suydam Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. John was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 150 for 45 years. He farmed in the Somonauk area for many years. He loved being a night watchman at the Sandwich Fair for 50 years. He was a past member of the Somonauk Lions Club and the Aurora Moose Lodge. John volunteered his time and his cooking talents for numerous charities including the Open Door Rehabilitation Center. He owned and ran the Country Kitchen in Somonauk for several years.


He is survived by his wife Gwen of Somonauk, IL; one daughter, Teresa (Rick) Anselme of Batavia, IL; one son, Michael John (Susan) Fox of Somonauk, IL; four grandchildren, Alexa and Payton Anselme, and Dagan and Kaelia Fox; three sisters, Dorothy Schule, Kathryn Meyer and Ann Marie (Ed) Stahl all of Somonauk, IL; one brother, Edward (Myrna) Fox of Leland, IL and several nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Mary Meyer, one brother Bernard Fox.


Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich, IL with Rev, Bernie Sehr officiating. Burial will be at a later date. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the United Church of Sandwich. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com


Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. RT34 Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363