John Engelkes

John Engelkes, 80, of Rochelle passed away with family by his side on November 16, 2025. John was born on March 16, 1945,the son of August and Lorena Engelkes.

John was a guy who never had anything negative to say about a person, he was nice to everyone he met. He was a huge lifelongChicago sports team fan, with his favorites being Chicago White Sox, Cubs and the Bears. He never missed a game no matter where he was and if you wanted to know a stat by team, whether he followed them or not he was your guy. He had a true talent for remembering numbers. In his earlier years he was also an avid bowler.

John was preceded in death by both his parents; A brother, Jerry Allen; Brother-in-law, Rae Kersten; And a nephew, Mike Kersten.

He was survived by his sister, Sherryl Kersten; Brother, Ron (Lynnetta) Engelkes; His nieces and nephews, Jeff, Mark and Scott Engelkes, Michelle Ramirez, Lori Talley; As well as great nieces and nephews, Alexis (Cooper) Lowe, Nate Ramirez, Kristin Priest, James Talley.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M at Beverage - Lyons Family Funeral Home, 601 Richardson Ave, Ashton IL 61006. A funeral service will take place at 11 A.M at the funeral home with a graveside service to follow at Ashton Cemetery in Ashton, Illinois. Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com.