Donna J. Demoret
Jun 16, 2026
Donna Demoret, 96, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at Liberty Village in Princeton, Illinois. Donna was born on December 30, 1929, to John & Ruth (Schrock) Taylor, in Dodge City, Kansas.
She lived a long life marked by determination, resilience, and independence. On May 7, 1948, she married Howard Demoret, with whom she shared many years of life and...
Marian L. Terry
Jun 8, 2026
Marian L. Terry, 79, of DePue and formerly of Mendota, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Peru. She was born July 26, 1946, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Etta (nee Williams) Planthaber. She married Thomas Terry on April 13, 1963, in Morrison, IL.
Marian loved cooking, baking, tending to her flowers, and...
Richard Lee McLaughlin II
Jun 6, 2026
Richard Lee McLaughlin II, 51, formerly of Mendota, Illinois, passed away in his home in Rhode Island on June 6, 2026
Richard was born on November 9, 1974 to Carol Robinson and Richard McLaughlin. Richard graduated from Mendota High School and attended IVCC, alongside his brother from another mother, Jose Delao. No degrees were achieved, but they did inspire the next...
Matthew Joseph Bond
Jun 6, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Matt Bond, age 55, on June 6th.
Matt was a husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, uncle and friend. He was known for his generous heart and contagious energy he brought to the room. Whether at wo rk, with family, or among friends, he approached life with enthusiasm, laughter...
Jerry D. Husband
Jun 5, 2026
Jerry D. Husband, 83, of Mendota, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born November 24, 1942, in Memphis, MO, the son of James and Dorothy (nee Martin) Husband. He married Connie Wear on October 17, 1970 in Galesburg, IL.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Connie, of Mendota; six children, Dawn...
Mary Elizabeth Hartley
Jun 2, 2026
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Hartley, 86, of Mendota and formerly of Compton, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Goldwater Care of Princeton. She was born January 4, 1940, in Chicago, the daughter of John and Sarah (Evans) Hawley. She married Marvin Hartley on November 18, 1961.
Beth was a homemaker most of her life but she also did modeling throughout the...
Bonnie J. Martin
May 26, 2026
Bonnie J. Martin, 78, of Mendota, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Allure of Mendota. She was born March 22, 1948, in Mendota, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Litts) Kaufman. She was united in marriage to Thomas W. Martin.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Tom, of Mendota; three sons, Todd Martin, Brad (Tera) Martin, and Jason (Lisa) Martin,...
John Wesley Noble
May 25, 2026
John Wesley Noble, 95, of Mendota, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. John was a vibrant individual who famously celebrated his birthdays from age 90 through 93 by skydiving.Born August 8, 1930, in Mendota to Forrest and Dorothy Noble, John served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He dedicated 39 years to his career as...
Thelma "Susie" Ladson
May 24, 2026
Thelma "Susie" Ladson, 89, of Mendota, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1936, in LaMoille, the daughter of Ralph and Theresa (Noverio) Allen.
Susie was hard working and industrious her entire life. She retired from Hart Carter in Mendota after 44 years of work. She was very generous...
Eugene "Gene" DesRocher
May 23, 2026
Eugene "Gene" DesRocher, 97, of LaMoille, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Allure of Mendota. He was born December 16, 1928, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the son of Alex and Alice (LaBonne) DesRocher. He married Patricia Howarth on July 28, 1956, in Mendota.
Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a mail carrier...
Richard Paul Sibigtroth
May 19, 2026
Richard Paul Sibigtroth, 69, of LaMoille, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026.
Rich was born on January 6, 1957 in Mendota, IL to Edwin and Marjorie Sibigtroth. On June 13, 1981, he married the love of his life, Nancy Ann Faber, beginning a marriage filled with love, family, and countless memories together. This June would have marked their 45th...
Linda Kurtz
May 8, 2026
Linda Kurtz, beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehab in Shabbona, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 9, 1953, in Amboy, the daughter of Oran and Shirley (Gilbreath) Kent. Linda graduated from Amboy High School in 1971 and built a...
John Robeson
May 2, 2026
John Robeson, 68, of Mendota, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born January 24, 1958, in Mendota, the son of Reginald and Mary (Merkel) Robeson.
John started working for Meriden Street Trailer Sales in the early 1980's and eventually branched out on his own, starting John Robeson RV Repair. He loved...
Glenda "Linda" S. Knowlton
Apr 30, 2026
Glenda “Linda” S. Knowlton, 78, of Mendota, Illinois, passed away April 30, 2026, in Mendota. She was born October 18, 1947, in Sheffield, Alabama, the daughter of Earl and Methyl (Carmack) George.
Linda was united in marriage to Gerald “Pete” Knowlton, who preceded her in death in 2020. She cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. She especially...
Ernest C Wilhelm
Apr 25, 2026
Ernest C. Wilhelm, 79, formerly of West Brooklyn, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora. He was born February 6, 1947, in Mendota, the son of Casper and Betty Jane (Jones) Wilhelm.
Ernest is survived by his daughter, Erica (Jason) Linowski of Aurora; two grandchildren, Jayden and Carter Linowski; a sister, Mary (Dan) Wedemeyer;...
Joyce Arlene Hoelzer
Apr 16, 2026
Joyce A. Hoelzer (Grubar), formerly of Dimmick Township, passed away April 16, 2026, in Shabbona, IL at the age of 90. Joyce was born November 9, 1935, in Peru, Illinois to Frank and Ruth (Welch) Grubar. She married Marlin Hoelzer June 12, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica, Illinois.
She was a1953 graduate of La Salle Peru Township High School. She...
Velma Rebecca Schmidt
Apr 11, 2026
Velma Rebecca (Heinzeroth) Schmidt, 92, of Mendota, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1933, in Mendota to Leroy and Mabel (Earich) Heinzeroth. She married Donald O. Schmidt on June 27, 1954, at Zion Evangelical Church in Mendota. They were married for 64 years before Don's passing on...
Irene Fay Donovan
Apr 10, 2026
Irene F. Donovan, 93, of Mendota, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 30, 1933, in Mendota, the daughter of Johnston and Agnes (Schneider) Roulston.
On June 9, 1956, Irene married the love of her life, Edward Donovan, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mendota. She enjoyed spending time with...
Gary Harold Shaver
Apr 5, 2026
Gary Harold Shaver, 86, of Mendota, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehab in Shabbona. He was born July 21, 1939, in Triumph, IL, the son of Harold and Arlene (Miller) Shaver.
Gary was a truck driver and motorcycle enthusiast for 68 years. He enjoyed going fast, mogen david, and the occasional cigar. He also loved...
Maria Eva Rodriguez
Mar 28, 2026
Maria Eva Rodriguez, 82, of Mendota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born in Mexico on February 18, 1944, the daughter of Jose Aurelio Rivera and Dolores Rivera (Valenzuela.)
Maria is survived by her three children, Ricky Rodriguez, Jamie (Chuck Olson) Rodriguez, and Anna (Ray) Eutis; four grandchildren, Tony and Justice Rodriguez, and Ari...
