Obituaries Posted by Horner-Merritt Funeral Home

Oct 8, 2025

Debra "Debbie" Lynn Sheridan, 66 of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Allure of Mendota.  She was born Aug. 20, 1959 in Mendota, the daughter of Manford and Rose (Fitzgerald) Sheridan.  Debbie was a graduate of  Mendota High School, class of 1977.  Over the years Debbie worked as a teachers aid for LaSalle-Peru Elementary Schools. She loved...

Oct 4, 2025

Fortunato Orozco, 78, of Mendota IL, passed away in his home, Saturday, October 4, 2025.  He was born October 21, 1946 in Totatiche, Jalisco, Mexico the son of Manuel and Maria (Munoz) Orozco. Fortunato was known for his strong work ethic, big heart, and unwavering love for his family. A proud resident of Mendota, IL for over 40 years....

Oct 2, 2025

Melvin "Mel" J. Laboda, 83, of La Moille IL passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL.  Mel was born November 2, 1941 in Chicago, IL the son of John and Bernice (Sliwa) Loboda.  Mel proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. There will be a private burial of cremated...

Sep 30, 2025

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;...

Sep 29, 2025

Shannon Michael Hartley, 43, of Mendota, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 29, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Born on January 8, 1982, in Mendota IL, he was the beloved son of Mick and Barbara (Shannon) Hartley. Known to many as "Sparky," he carried his nickname as a reflection of his...

Sep 19, 2025

Annette Estelle Davis, 66, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 in Geneva, IL surrounded by her sons. Annette was born on September 27, 1958 to Louis and Marjorie (Hampton) Maloy in Spring Valley, IL.

Annette is survived by her two sons: William (Anne) Davis of Plano, IL and Luke (Shana) Davis of La Moille, IL; brother, Tom...

Sep 5, 2025

Robert Earl Fabris, of LaMoille, Illinois (formerly of Sandwich, Illinois) passed away in his home on Friday September 5, 2025.

Robert (Bob) was born on February 15, 1943 in Sycamore, Illinois to John and Vera (Riddell) Fabris. He grew up in Creston, Illinois and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1961. After high school Bob enlisted...

Sep 5, 2025

Ruth Helen Wedemeyer passed away on September 5, 2025, at Allure Nursing Home in Mendota, IL, after a long and fulfilling life. She was 98.

Ruth was born in Milwaukee, WI, on November 15, 1926, the daughter of Ottilie and Raymond Dobberpuhl. As an only child, she developed a healthy thirst for knowledge that would drive her...

Sep 2, 2025

Michael Oran Kent passed away September 2, 2025. He was born June 16, 1954 to Oran and Shirley (Gilbreath) Kent in southern Illinois. His marriage to Deborah Myers began in 1975 and they were so blessed to have recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary! He graduated from Amboy High School in 1972. From there, he went to work at...

Aug 21, 2025

Diana Louise Wise, 88 of Dixon, IL (formerly of Mendota) passed away peacefully on the 21st of August, 2025 at Heritage Square of Dixon. Diana was born at Mendota Community Hospital on May 27, 1937 to the late James C. and Margaret (Kennedy) Prentice.  Diana married her beloved husband, Adelbert "Bert" Wise, on May 1, 1954 at First United...

Aug 19, 2025

Sandra Kay Carpenter, 71, of Ohio, IL, passed away Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  She was born March 24, 1954 in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Harry and Arlita (Murray) Molln.  Sandra graduated from LaMoille High School the class of 1972.  She married John "Joe" J. Carpenter July 10, 1982 in...

Aug 9, 2025

Rose Ann Kobilsek, 92, of Mendota, IL passed away on the 9th of August, 2025 at Allure of Mendota.  Rose was born May 6, 1933 in Mendota, the daughter of Thomas and Suzanne (Hanley) Fitzgerald. Rose married Daniel F. Kobilsek June 27, 1959 in Dimmick, IL.

Rose dedicated her life to a rewarding career as a registered...

Aug 6, 2025

Diane M. Henry, 63, of Tiskilwa, IL passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at OSF Saint Paul Hospital in Mendota, IL.  She was born on December 16, 1961, in Mendota, IL the daughter of Eugene and Janet (Manning) Thomas.  Diane married  Orville Dean Henry and they had four children together.  Diane spent her youth in Mendota before making Tiskilwa,...

Jul 27, 2025

Charles L. Berger, of Mendota, Illinois, passed away on July 27, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, with his loving wife of 64 years by his side.

Charles was born on July 7, 1939, in Murrayville, Illinois, to Charles and Frances Berger. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States...

Jul 23, 2025

Kevin Lee (aka Killer) Kilanowski, age 69, of Mendota, went home to meet his Lord on Wednesday, July 23, surrounded by his loving wife, wonderful children, and his constant companion, Truman.

Born January 19, 1956 in LaSalle, Illinois, to Leo and Mary Lou (Knaff) Kilanowski, he was the fourth of their six children and their first born...

Jul 18, 2025

Stanley Joseph Pocius, born on July 2, 1946, in Oglesby, IL, passed away on July 18, 2025 in Sublette, IL. He married Sandra Willard October 18, 1970 in Mendota, IL.

Stanley enjoyed many outdoorsy things including golfing and fishing. His fishing trips to Canada were some of his favorites. A skilled craftsman and mechanic, Stanley found great...

Jul 16, 2025

Phyllis L. Sporleder, 94, of Sublette, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in LaMoille, Illinois on February 19, 1931, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter Ansteth and Laura Bonnell. She married Elmer L. Sporleder September 16, 1951 in LaMoille, IL.

Phyllis worked as a cook...

Jul 9, 2025

Lois L. Carr, 93, of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 4, 1932, in Mendota, the daughter of Glenn and Clara (Baughman) Shaver. She married Robert Carr on August 20, 1950, in Mendota.

Lois was a hardworking farm wife. She loved dogs and raised...

Jul 8, 2025

Albert Lee Schrader Sr., 79, of Mendota, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Goldwater Care of Spring Valley. He was born April 7, 1946, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Herman and Gladys (Baker) Schrader. He married Patricia Klein on June 25, 1982.

Albert worked for Del Monte in Mendota for many years. He was a...

Jun 27, 2025

Linda (Biehl) Spenader, 85, of Mendota went home to Jesus on June 27, 2025. Linda was born on December 17, 1939, to Howard and Marjorie Biehl. She grew up in Hinckley and graduated from Hinckley High School. When her alma mater was mentioned, she would sing the Hinckley school song.

The family home was filled with love...