Craig E. Deming, 62 of Mendota passed away September 16, 2019 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center, Mendota.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral and burial will be private at later date. Visitation will be Friday from 9:30-11:00 a.m., in the funeral home.
Craig was born March 2, 1957 in Mendota to Richard and Joyce (Gehant) Deming. He married Becky Stuber August 12, 1978.
Craig graduated from Mendota High School in 1975. His most recent employment was with James Hardie, where he was able to complete several certifications. Craig was also known by his neighbors for building skateboards with motors and also model airplanes. He was a member of the Illinois Valley Flying Club. He was known for his enthusiasm for fixing almost anything. Family was very important to Craig. He will be sadly missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife Becky of Mendota; two sons Chris (Skye) Deming of Ohio and Nick (Julie) Deming of North Carolina; five wonderful grandchildren; three siblings Beth (Butch Haines) Kerchner of Mendota, Steve Deming of Wisconsin and Sue Deming of Oklahoma and his mother in law Ellen Stuber.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Pam Boelk.
Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Mendota.