Makenna Marie Saylor, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota.  She was born on June 30, 2000 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Shawn Saylor and Erin Daul.  Makenna loved being outside, whether it was fishing, camping at Woodhaven, sledding or going for walks with her grandmother. Simple things made her happy, and she brought true joy to all those who knew her.  Makenna also enjoyed watching movies, especially Transformers, collecting Pokemon, and watching her two goats, sheep and the rooster outside her family home.  She graduated from Mendota High School, Class of 2022.  Preceded in death by her grandfather, James Daul.

Makenna is survived by her mom, Erin Castle and guardian, Glenn Castle, father, Shawn Saylor, grandparents: Mary Lou Saylor, Jerry (Cindy) Saylor, and Kim Daul; brother, Aiden Castle; sister, Molly Saylor, two step sisters: Jennifer and Kylie Castle; two aunts: Monica (Brad) Near, and Lindsey (Jeremiah) Gambrel; her uncle Rodney Saylor; and many cousins.

Private family services will be held at the Horner Merritt Funeral Home, 800 Monroe Street, Mendota, IL with Father Gregory Nelson officiating. Cremation care provided by Horner Merritt Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to design a memorial bench in Makenna's honor. Guest book at www.Merrittfh.com