John Stuart Fox Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Stuart Fox of Wilmette, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on September 25, 2024 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stuart K. Fox and Ruth Fox (Bartels); his brother William "Bill" Fox; his wife Joan Benner; and his son Stuart K..

He is survived by: his family Wilmette; his daughters, Virginia "Ginny" (Duane Wilson) and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Paul Helmer); his grandchildren, Michael Fox (Annie), Brian Fox, Katie Wilson (Ryan Mckinsey), Jack Helmer (Ashlee), Paul and Ruthie Helmer; and his great grandchildren, Harper, Madelyn Fox, Annaliese, Brooklynn McKinsey and Joan Helmer.

A Party for Jack will follow at Evanston Golf Club, 4401 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either of the following organizations: Northeast Illinois Council Boy Scouts of America, designated for the "Jack Fox Memorial Fund for Camp Ma-ka-ja-wan", 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, http://www.neic.org., contact Rebecca Minsley, Senior Development Director. OrThe Army Historical Foundation, Attn: Katy Reyes, 1775 Liberty Drive Suite 400, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, http://www.armyhistory.org., designated in memory of Captain John Stuart Fox, AUS-Ret.