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...
James E. Schmidt
Mar 26, 2026
James E. Schmidt, 88, of Mendota, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Stonecroft Village in Mendota. He was born August 13, 1937, in LaMoille, the son of Edward and Josephine (Maher) Schmidt. He married Janet Bauer on October 26, 1957.
For many years, Jim lived on a farm in LaMoille and farmed all of his life. He also worked as...
Thomas Gail Munson
Mar 22, 2026
Thomas Gail Munson, 85, of Earlville, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Stonecroft Village in Mendota. He was born January 13, 1941, in Mendota, the son of Gail and Marian (Barth) Munson.
Tom graduated from Mendota High School, class of 1959. Tom farmed all his life in LaSalle County, with a particular affinity for his goats, cows, and horses. He...
Betty Lou Wagner
Mar 14, 2026
With grateful hearts for a life richly lived, we celebrate the homegoing of Betty Lou Wagner, who entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2026, at the age of 100.
Born on November 3, 1925, in Athens, Illinois, Betty lived a century marked by faith, devotion, and deep love for her family. Her life began with a...
Margaret Emma Ross
Mar 3, 2026
Margaret Emma Ross, 91, of Mendota, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born June 28, 1934, in Mendota, the daughter of Louis and Hilda (Eich) Larabee. She married Darwin Ross on February 9, 1958 in Compton, IL.
Margaret was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She took great pride...
Sharon Mae Funfsinn
Feb 25, 2026
Sharon Mae Funfsinn, 87, of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Allure of Mendota. She was born February 2, 1939, in LaSalle, the daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Ryba) Meuser. She married Kenneth Funfsinn on December 4, 1976.
Sharon attended Hall Township High School, LaMoille High School, and Rockford Beauty Academy. She worked at Wayside Press before entering the...
Elizabeth H. Robinson
Feb 25, 2026
Elizabeth H. Robinson, 99, of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home. She was born February 23, 1927, in Mendota, the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Herman) Kerchner. She married Edmund Robinson Sr. on May 24, 1947, in Paducah, KY.
Elizabeth was known for her crocheting and cross-stitching. She made a blanket for everyone in the family. She...
