Diana Louise Wise
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...
Sandra Kay Carpenter
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...
Rose Ann Kobilsek
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...
Diane M. Henry
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,...
Charles L. Berger
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...
Kevin Lee Kilanowski
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...
Stanley Joseph Pocius
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...
Phyllis L. Sporleder
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...
Lois L. Carr
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...
Albert Lee Schrader
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...
Linda Spenader
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...
Eric Paul Walzer
Jun 22, 2025
Eric Paul Walzer, 50, of LaMoille, passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on June 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Eric was born October 24, 1974 to Gary Walzer and Linda (Brennan) Walzer in Mendota. Eric was a true outdoorsman. If you were looking for him, you would most likely find...
Greg A. Truckenbrod
Jun 22, 2025
Greg A. Truckenbrod, 52, formerly of Mendota, passed away with his wife on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Greg was born October 17, 1972, in Mendota, the son of Jerald and Elsie (Hall) Truckenbrod. He married Rosemarie Martin on May 18, 2025, in Alaska.
Greg was a 1990 graduate of Mendota Township High School. He proudly served in...
Michael Ray Scott
Jun 19, 2025
Michael Ray Scott, 78, of Mendota, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born September 16, 1946, in Mendota, the son of Edward and Wilma (Schmidt) Scott. He married Kay Manning on April 4, 1970.
Mike worked as a machine operator for Sundstrand and RR Donnelley. Upon retirement, he...
Terry “Flip” Phillips
Jun 15, 2025
Terry "Flip" Phillips, 72, of Mendota passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Per his request, there will be no services.
Terry was born June 8, 1953 to George and Eileen (Wood) Phillips. He married Tanya Ann Wonders on June 30, 1977. Flip was a longtime Land Surveyor, working alongside his brother, Randy, and retiring from...
Sandra Lee Stanford
Jun 11, 2025
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Stanford, 81, of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born July 18, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William and Marguerite (Huetson) Gillispie. She married Cecil Leon "Lee" Stanford on November 17, 1962, at the Earlville Presbyterian Church.
Sandra was born and raised in Chicago. She graduated from Sandwich High...
Gail Ellen Lovgren
Jun 10, 2025
Gail Ellen Lovgren (née Madsen), 71, of La Moille, IL passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by her family in her home. Gail was born on December 4, 1953 in Blair, Nebraska the daughter of Dean and Betty (Schmidt) Madsen. Gail had a servant's heart for her family, church and community. She was married to her high school...
Justin "Jut" Michael Sadnick
Jun 9, 2025
Justin "Jut" Michael Sadnick, 46, of La Moille, Illinois, passed away on June 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Born on August 7, 1978, in Princeton, Illinois, Justin was the beloved son of Jim and Patti Sadnick. He grew up in a close-knit family and carried those strong bonds into every...
James Howard Mcinnis
May 27, 2025
James "Howard" McInnis, of Compton, died May 27, 2025, at OSF St Paul Hospital, Mendota IL at age of 81. He was born July 31, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York to Alexander and Rose Celeste (Dardani) McInnis. Howard was raised by foster parents, Martin Mayrath and Rose Mayrath Beaird. He married Karen Hamilton on February 17, 1979, in Elmwood...
Douglas Lee Sampo
May 23, 2025
Douglas Lee Sampo, 38, formerly of LaMoille, passed away May 23, 2025. Doug was born May 1, 1987, in Spring Valley to Dennis and Cathy (McLaughlin) Sampo. He was raised in LaMoille and graduated from LaMoille High School in 2005. During his high school career, Doug was a member of the football team. He was a member of St....
