All Obituaries

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Sullivan, 65, of Belvidere, IL, passed away due to an illness in her home on November 30, 2023. Kathy was known for her gracious “Sullivan” heart, devout faith, cheerful spirit, sharp wit, and entertaining storytelling. She is survived by her brother, Dennis (Laura) Sullivan, and their daughter Clarita; sister, Darlene Gunsteen; niece, Kelly (Robert) Hritz, and their children Robert and Ali; niece, Lisa Teunissen, and her children Brianna,...

Gary Joseph Appelhans, 72, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1951, in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Fay (Hamachek) Appelhans. He married the love of his life, Barbara Franz, on March 15, 1991, in Jamaica. Gary grew up in Carpentersville, IL before calling Candlewick Lake home for 29 years. The eldest of five boys, he was looked up to by all his younger brothers. He was owner/operator of Appelhans Trucking for over 35 years. He...

Marialee “Kay” Parris, 81, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. She was born on January 21, 1942, in Scotland County, MO to the late Cecil and Marialee (Wheeler) Cossel. She married the love of her life, William Parris, on June 12, 1960, in Scotland County, MO. Kay was born at home in rural Scotland County, MO in a home that had no running water or electricity at the time. She spent her childhood on the farm and in her early teens before her family left...

Montana Rai Doss, 30, of Belvidere, IL passed away on November 6, 2023. She was born June 16, 1993, in Elk Grove Village to Christopher Doss and Jennifer McDaniels. Montana is loved and will be deeply missed by her parents, Christopher (Julie) Doss, and Jennifer (Phill) McDaniels; brother, Devon (Jamie) Eisner; sisters, Rayna Eisner, Jodi (Brandon) West. Services are pending. Memorials can be made to the family in Montana’s name.

Alice Colleen Casteel, 83, of Belvidere, IL passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born on March 25, 1940, in Waukegan, IL to the late Ralph and Sybil (Robinson) Casteel. Alice is loved and will be deeply missed by her daughters, Deborah (James) Sarto, Dawn (Dave) Bobrowski; grandchildren, Jimmy Sarto, Jennifer Sarto, Dana Sandersfeld, Natalie (Brian) Stratton, Tasha (Jeremy) Cope, Jordan Sandersfeld; great grandchildren, 5; sisters, Peg Wong, Jan Harlow, Sharon (Mark) Epstein. She...

Viola Ruby Pike, 92, of Belvidere, IL passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born on April 27, 1931, in Huntley, IL to the late Oscar and Frita (Koppen) Polnow. She married the love of her life, Howard Pike, on February 20, 1969, in Marengo, IL. Viola is loved and will be deeply missed by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Frita; beloved husband, Howard; brothers, Leroy Polnow, Harold Polnow, Alvin Polnow; sisters, Edna Polnow, Elda...

                Anna Mae Dale, 90 of Garden Prairie, IL passed away November 2, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1933, in Round Lake, IL. The daughter of Edwin & Ann Etten. Anna was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She was married to William Dale for 45 years and they had 8 children...

Enrique Godinez Garcia, 69, of Belvidere, IL passed away on October 26, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1954, to the late Pedro and Inez Godinez Garcia. He married the love of his life, Buena Ventura Miranda De Godinez on April 20, 1977, in Mexico. He is loved and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Buena Ventura; son, Orvil (Mireya) Godinez; daughters, Wendy (Jose Garcia) Godinez, Liz (John Henao) Godinez; grandchildren, 6; siblings, 5; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Patricia Ann Brenz, 82, of Belvidere, IL passed away on October 2, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1941, in Marengo, IL to the late Gilbert and Helen (Knutson) Crocker. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Brenz, on March 10, 1962. Patricia loved tending to her flowers, dancing, and reading. She worked for Pat Richter Gallery for 12 years until retirement in 2009. Patricia is loved and will be deeply missed by her daughter, Terri (Tammy Hockison) Ferriter; sons, Gary (Patti) Brenz,...

Raymond August Schultz, 96, of Belvidere, IL passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born on July 14, 1927, to the late Fred and Dora (Timmermann) Schultz. He married the love of his life, Irene Henk, on July 15, 1950, in Itasca, IL. Raymond is loved and will be deeply missed by his daughters, Diane Sass, Darlene (Edwin) Karvelius; grandchildren, Brian (Becky) Sass, Elizabeth Sass, Julianna Karvelius, Steven (Annabell Ren Dai) Karvelius; great grandchildren, Emily Gilbert, Chance...