Obituaries Posted by Horner-Merritt Funeral Home

Nov 9, 2023

Todd, Robert Moore, 58, of LaSalle, Illinois, died unexpectedly of heart conditions November 10, 2023 Private funeral services were held at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota. There will be a celebration of Todd's life on Sunday November 19, 2023 from 12- 3 p.m. at the Paramount Club, LaSalle. A dinner will be served buffet style/meal, dessert will be provided...

Nov 5, 2023

Duane G. Kaiser, 75, of Mendota, passed away, Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Jeff Schlesinger officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota with military honors by...

Oct 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of, Miralem Beharovic, 66, of Mendota, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in his home.

Miralem was born March 20, 1957 in Yugoslavia to Idriz and Ferida (Gatackic) Beharovic.

He is survived by two sons, one daughter, a sister and a brother.

He was...

Oct 28, 2023

James P. Schillinger, age 87, of Mendota, Illinois, formerly of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Allure of Mendota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023 at First United Methodist Church, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral, and burial will be private at...

Oct 26, 2023

Bernice C. Spanier, 89, of Mendota, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Allure of Mendota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Holy Cross, Mendota at 10:30 a.m. with Father Peter Pilon officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the...

Oct 23, 2023

Celeste M. Schmitt, 95, of Mendota, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Allure of Mendota. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, Mendota with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. Per her wishes there will be no visitation. Celeste was born July...

Oct 23, 2023

Jeanne M. (Spriet) Eich, 63, of LaMoille, passed away at home on October 23, 2023, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Mary Bohall officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded and interment of ashes will be a later date when she will...

Oct 20, 2023

Darlene M Dempsey 91, of Mendota, passed away peacefully Friday October 20, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. A private family graveside service will be held at Restland Cemetery, Mendota with Rev. Brian Kelly officiating. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family. She was born October 29, 1931 in Earlville to Alfred and Clara (Kelly) Matheisus. She...

Oct 19, 2023

In solemn reverence, we gather here today to commemorate the life and honor the legacy of Carl Burgess Sluder, a beloved member of our community. On October 19, 2023, Carl peacefully departed this earth, leaving behind a profound impact on all who had the privilege of crossing his path. Born on October 3, 1945, Carl exemplified the virtues of...

Oct 19, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the unexpected passing of our beloved Derek Nicholas Sheaves. Derek passed away October 19, 2023 at the age of 43 where he was surrounded by his loving family. Derek was born on December 30, 1979 to Larry and Leah (Edgar) Sheaves in Alton, IL. He married the love of his life,...

Oct 18, 2023

Don Charles Gooden, 89, of Mendota, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. A private family service will be held at a later date and burial will be at Rosemond Grove Cemetery in Pana, IL. Don was born March 12, 1934 in Pana to Charles and Mary Elizabeth (Kuhn) Gooden. Don grew up in Pana and...

Oct 16, 2023

Thomas John Lovgren, 65, of Arlington, IL., passed away October 16, 2023 with his son by his side. He was born on August 2, 1958 in Mendota to Louis and Marjean (Brown) Lovgren. He married Bonnie Sue Robinson on September 9, 1977 in LaMoille. Tom lived his life on his terms and deeply loved his wife Bonnie. Tom retired...

Sep 30, 2023

David Erwin aka Ernie, 61, of Joliet, IL. passed away peacefully at his Mother's home in Mendota, IL. September 30, 2023 surrounded by loving family members. David was born in St. Joseph, MO. on March 12, 1962 to Stanley and Carol (Johnson) Erwin. He spent his childhood and high school years in Mendota, IL and was given the nickname...

Sep 24, 2023

Sharon Kay Kellen, 81, of Sublette, IL passed away in the early morning of Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Allure of Mendota, IL. Funeral services will be Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Compton with Rev. Jeff Schlesinger officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 a.m....

Sep 24, 2023

Lynda S. Auchstetter, 81, of Mendota passed away September 24, 2023 at Allure of Mendota surrounded by her loved ones. Lynda was born on June 11, 1942 in Sublette to Henry and Pearl (Jones) Billings. She had one brother, Donald Billings. She married Robert Auchstetter on May 7, 1960 in Sublette. For most of her married life she tended...

Sep 21, 2023

Layla Michelle Gilyard, daughter of Patricia Sibley and Davonte Gilyard was born sleeping on September 21, 2023.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.

Layla is survived by her parents, 4 siblings, her maternal grandparents Roger and Jennifer Sibley and paternal grandparents Frances...

Sep 15, 2023

Brian D. Phalen, 70, of Mendota passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria surrounded by family. Brian suffered a heart attack in Meeker, Co., November, 2022 and continuing heart failure until his death. Graveside services will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Compton, Illinois, Saturday, September 23 at 3:30 p.m., Pastor Jeff Schlesinger...

Sep 13, 2023

Michael J. Widolff, 65, of West Brooklyn, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was born August 24, 1958 in Mendota the son of Joseph and Carol (Mann) Widolff. Michael was a farmer and worked for W.G. Leffelman and Sons for 20 years and the Illinois Department of Corrections for 20 years. He married Janet Hanson on October 2,...

Sep 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley M. Jackson, announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery, Mendota....

Sep 10, 2023

Joan L. DeWeerth, 88, of Mendota, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023 at Serenity Hospice in Oregon, IL. Joan was born on March 16, 1935, in Sterling, IL, to Herman H. and Lucielle I. (Lickhard) Oltman. She attended Rock Falls High School. She graduated in 1957 with a bachelor's degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. She married...