Elwood Frank Kidd, 86 of Earlville, IL passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30 while doing what he loved the most, farming his land.  Elwood was born Feb. 2, 1939 the son of Frank and Margaret (Foulk) Kidd on the family farm in Triumph, IL.  Elwood married JoAnn Ruth Rosette Dec 6th, 1958.  Elwood was preceded in death by his parents; infant son: Elwood Kidd Jr.; sister: Elaine Swope.

Elwood was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.  He operated Penrose Elevator in Welland for many years and was a lifelong farmer.

Elwood is survived by his wife JoAnn Kidd of Earlville, IL; two sons: James (Nancy) Kidd of Earlville, IL and David (Laura Hale) Kidd of Paw Paw, IL; one daughter: Beth (David) Hubbard of Earlville, IL; eight grandchildren: Brandon Kidd, Brittany (Tyler) Klein, Katelynn (Drew) Hartman, Kersten (Jaime) Walter, Jason (Nicole) Kidd, Jessica Kidd, Trevor Buffington and Austin (Graciela Michel) Buffington; 6 great grandchildren: Oliver, Claire, Jameson, Madelyn, Isabelle and Kylie; and one great grand daughter on the way.

Public visitation will be Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 from 4-6 PM at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota IL.  Funeral service will be Saturday, October 4, 11:00 AM at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Mendota with Pastor Elise Rothfusz Officiating.  Burial to follow at Restland Cemetery in Mendota.  Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital.  Visit www.horner-merritt.com for online guestbook.