Neil M. Chamberlain, 48, of Mendota, passed away September 26, 2017.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota from 10 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. There will be no services. Burial will be private.

Neil was born January 9, 1969 in Ravenna, OH. to Larry and Karren (Kreinbihl) Chamberlain.

Neil was a 1987 graduate of Mendota High School. He had previously worked at Wayside Press and Del Monte and was a semi-truck driver. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He loved water skiing and boating. He also enjoyed hot rod, muscle and custom cars and drag racing.

He is survived by his parents of Harlingen, TX.; brother Joel of Dixon; sister Daralynn Eassa of Portsmouth, VA.; niece Hannah Chamberlain and nephews Seth Chamberlain, Jared Eassa, and Micah Eassa.

He was preceded by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his beloved dog Elijah.

Memorials may be directed to Illinois Valley Animal Rescue.