Body recovered from lake identified as missing Fox Lake woman

The body of a woman recovered Saturday from Nippersink Lake in Fox Lake has been identified as Mary Anton, a 57-year-old resident of the village.

Anton was reported missing by her son Friday evening after he went to her home and discovered that she and her dog were not there, Fox Lake police said Sunday. Neighbors told investigators she was last seen at her home about noon Friday, police said.

Fox Lake officers were called about 2:45 p.m. Saturday about a dead dog in the lake near the 200 block of Leisure Drive, police said. An officer checking the shoreline discovered Anton's body, police said.

There were no obvious signs of trauma to Anton or the dog, and preliminary investigation revealed no evidence of foul play, according to police.

An autopsy will be conducted Monday afternoon, Lake County Chief Deputy Coroner Orlando Portillo said.

Fox Lake police are asking anyone who may have information about Anton's death to call them at (847) 587-3100. Police said her death is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.