Richard C. Polnow, 90, Belvidere, formerly of Union, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015.  He was born April 18, 1925, to George and Florence (Bloedorn) Polnow in Marengo.  On Nov. 29, 1947, he married Arlene Schiller in Marengo. A United States Army veteran, he served in the Korean War. He retired from Freund Equipment after 36 years of employment. He was a member of the Teamsters and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed playing poker, bike riding, being outdoors, spending time with his dogs and, most of all, spending time with his family. Survivors include six children, Dawn Colwell, Daniel (Sharon) Polnow, Douglas (Mary) Polnow, Denise (Pete) Frohling, Dennis Polnow and Dick (Sue) Polnow; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and

Linda J. Lockwood, 68, Crystal Lake, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Centegra Hospital- Woodstock. She was born Oct. 24, 2015, to William and Harriet (Ludwig) Lewis in DeKalb. On April 11, 1973, she married Richard Lockwood. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked as a waitress. She loved watching and feeding wild birds outside and pet birds inside. She was loved and will be missed. Survivors include her husband; a son, Jeffrey (Barbara) Lockwood; a daughter, Coreen (Clayton) Martinico; five grandchildren, Hunter and Zakery Lockwood and Anthony, Daniella and Alexandria Martinico. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Geri Freeman; and her step-mother, Delores Noe. Services were private.  Arrangements were made by Schneider-Leucht-Merwin

Enrique R. Vidales, 75, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. He was born Jan. 16, 1940, to Enriquez and Josefa (Reyes) Vidales in San Antonio, Texas. On April 13, 1960, he married Abundia Garcia. He was a migrant worker, and his strong work ethic kept him busy on many area farms including the Norman and Edward Sass farm. He also worked as a groundskeeper at the McGuire Estate. For the past few years, he worked at Marian Central Catholic High School as a custodian. He loved gardening and kept himself busy with a mowing and landscaping business. He was loved and will be missed. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Henry (Laura) Vidales and Roger (Becky) Vidales;

Harold “Hal” Baker, 74, Woodstock, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Oct. 2, 1941, to George and Alice Baker in Woodstock.  On Feb. 23, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Crystal Scott. He went to school in Woodstock and continued his education at Trinidad College in Colorado and at Northern Illinois University. After four years serving in the U.S. Air Force, he returned to Woodstock and worked in sales, eventually opening Sound Advice and later America’s Best Audio-Video. He also served as assessor for Dorr Township. He had a lifelong interest in hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Woodstock Jaycees

Dale E. Downing 77, Woodstock, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1938, to Eugene and Irma (Austin) Downing in Woodstock. On April 18, 1959, he married Beverly Skinner. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He was employed by Commonwealth Edison for 37 years. He was a 57 year member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge, and the American Legion. His hobbies included working with horses, fishing and hunting. He was a licensed pilot and he enjoyed woodworking.  Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Debra (Chuck) Perenchio and Denise (Richard) Riggs; five grandchildren, Josh Widmayer, Katie (Chris) Olson, Amy (Rudy) Torres, Brian (Ashley) Riggs and Stephanie Riggs; two sisters, Patsy (Leo)