Yvette Nicole English

Yvette Nicole “Yvetttra” English of Belvidere, IL departed this earthly life October 12, 2026. She was born January 9, 2008 in Chicago the daughter of Marlon and Maegen English . Yvette lived most of her life in Belvidere. She was employed as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Javon Bea Hospital and was the manager at her family restaurant, Zaes Classic Chicago Hot Dog in Belvidere. Yvette was a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church where she grew up and was baptized at a young age, and currently attended City First in Rockford. She was a former member of the Jack and Jill Club. Yvette graduated Cum laude, from Belvidere High School, where she was in the National Honor Society. She was a competitive cheerleader from grade school through high school. While in High School she was on the Home coming court her freshman year and captain of the cheer squad. She was currently enrolled in her first semester of Rock Valley College. Yvette was a very proud, kind, loving, energetic, fun loving, young lady, who would invite many including her patients, to the restaurant. She loved to read. Yvette’s favorite color was pink and favorite flower was the Hibiscus.

Yvette leaves to cherish many loving memories, her parents, Marlon and Maegen English; sister, Yasmine English; three brothers, Terrell R. English, Reginald J. “Reggie” English and Isaiah “Zae” English; three nieces, Avah, Myla, and Yalaya English; and nephew, Tatum English; maternal grandparents, Nilsa (Alfonso) Gonzalez and Eddy Hernandez; paternal grandfather, Rand Skinner; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and friends; including her god parents, James Sr. and Christy Flint. She was predeceased by paternal grandmother, Clementine English, great grandmother Felcita Rivera and uncle, Randy English.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.