John T. Hartt, 76, of Mendota passed away September 17, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family.

Private family funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 22, 2020 at Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral and burial will be private at Restland Cemetery, Mendota at a later date. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday September 21, 2020 in the funeral home. Face masks are required for entrance.

John was born April 1, 1944 in Galesburg to Omer and Frances (Cooke) Hartt. He graduated from Mendota High School in 1962.

He married Carolyn Carr on June 16, 1963 in Mendota. John worked at Wayside Press in Mendota for 25 years and retired from Growmark in Yorkville

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Hartt of Mendota; three daughters, Cindy (Jerry) Saylor of Mendota, Sandy Barkman of Mendota and Kelly Hartt of Chandler, AZ; one son Rick (Jennifer) Hartt of Mendota; 11 grandchildren, Nick (Rachel) Kennedy, Adam (Tonya) Kennedy, Eric Salander, Tyler (Brittini) Salander, Delaney Lockard, Kassidy Barkman, Tyce Barkman, Dylan Schultz, Spencer (Madi) Evans, Macy Hartt and Brody Hartt; 5 great grandchildren, Michael Rosales, Jonathon Rosales, Liam and Abby Salander and Laikyn Evans and one sister Mary Donnell of Mendota.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Bill Hartt.

Memorials may be directed to the family.