Andrew F. Swanson
Dec 15, 2021
Our dear, big brother, Andrew F. Swanson, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria on the evening of Wednesday, December 15, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born July 27, 1958 and raised in Mendota and was a graduate of MTHS. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. At various times he was a...
Marcella "Sally" B. Chandler
Dec 15, 2021
Marcella (Sally) Chandler, 88, of Mendota, passed away December 15, 2021 at Heritage Health, Mendota. Sally was born January 23, 1933 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Harry and Elsa (Fredrick) Hamann. She married Joseph Chandler June 30, 1956 in Holy Cross Church, Mendota. She worked at Mendota Trouser Factory, Ben Franklin and held various waitress jobs. She was an avid...
Nicholas Vito Lonero Iii
Dec 15, 2021
Nicholas Vito Lonero III, 63, of Mendota, passed away peacefully with his loved ones around him on December 15, 2021. Nick was born April 25, 1958 in Chicago to Nicholas and Maryann (Lombardi) Lonero II. He grew up in Chicago near Taylor Street, in the heart of little Italy. His heart and inner cowboy came out of him and brought...
Christina Mcclure
Dec 13, 2021
Christina (Edgcomb) McClure, 42, passed away December 13, 2021 unexpectedly at her home in Menifee, CA. She was born August 8, 1979 at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, CA to Douglas and Sheila (Gordon) Edgcomb. She attended school in Mendota. After graduating she returned to California where she resided. She leaves behind three children, Teigan Douglas, Tristan Riley and Taylan...
Matthew J. Waido
Dec 12, 2021
Matthew J. Waido, 33, of Mendota, passed away December 12, 2021. Private family services will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Private visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral. Cremation rites will be follow and burial will be private at a later date....
Norma K. Hansen
Dec 12, 2021
Norma Hansen, 90, whose parents were formerly of LaMoille, passed away quietly on December 12, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. A private graveside service will be held at Greenfield Cemetery, LaMoille on Monday, December 20, 2021 with Pastor Dave Jungnickel officiating. Norma loved people, cooking, shopping, her yard and flower garden. More than anything, she loved life...
Michael J. Carlson
Dec 6, 2021
Michael J. Carlson, 72, of Mendota, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2021 in his home. Visitation will be Friday December 10, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. Private burial will be at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle. Michael was born March 11, 1949 in Rochelle to Clarence and Mildred (Miller) Carlson. He was a graduate of Rochelle...
Judith E. Poisel
Dec 4, 2021
Judith E. Poisel, 81, of Mendota, passed away December 4, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family, after a difficult battle with kidney disease. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, Mendota with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be Friday...
Paul A. Boeing
Dec 2, 2021
Paul A. Boeing, 81, of Mendota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Heritage Health, Mendota on December 2, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, Mendota with Father Peter Pilon officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at...
Laurel A. Mitchell
Nov 26, 2021
Laurel A. Mitchell, 72, of Mendota, passed away November 26, 2021 in her home. Visitation will be Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. There will be no service. Cremation rites will follow and private burial will be held at Dewey-Worsley Cemetery. Laurel was born July 2, 1949 in Mendota to Everett "Sandy" and...
Patricia J. Miranda
Nov 23, 2021
Patricia "Pat" J. Miranda, 70, of Paw Paw, passed away November 23, 2021 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center, Mendota. There will be no services at this time. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private burial will be at a later date. Pat was born April 3, 1951 in Port Clinton, Ohio to Francis and Betty (Erickson) Blood. Pat was a...
Julienne Beth Nichols
Nov 20, 2021
Julienne Beth Nichols, 56, of LaMoille, passed away unexpectedly in her home on November 20, 2021. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Jeff Brace officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Julienne was born March 6, 1965 in...
Robert P. Kurtz
Nov 20, 2021
Robert P. Kurtz, 83, of Mendota, passed away November 20, 2021 in his home. A Celebration of Life will announced at a later date and held at the Nazarene Church, Mendota. Robert was born January 23, 1938 in Waltham Twp., to Joseph and Jeannette (Hadley) Kurtz. He married Linda Kent on June 12, 2000. Robert served in the United States...
David G. Ultch
Nov 15, 2021
David Gene Ultch, 75, of Mendota, passed away November 15, 2021 in his home. There will be no services. Cremation rites were accorded. Burial will be private. David was born January 22, 1946 in Mendota to Donald and Marguerite (Meisel) Ultch. David was a 1964 graduate and Valedictorian of Mendota High School. He was known as an intelligent, artistic and...
Jose Luis "El Mister" Gonzalez
Nov 11, 2021
Jose Luis "El Mister" Gonzalez, 70, of Mendota, passed away November 11, 2021 at Bella Terra in LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Deacon Hector Diaz officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in Mexico. Jose...
Brad J. Dobrich
Nov 10, 2021
Brad J. Dobrich, 51, of Mendota, passed away November 10, 2021 in his home. Visitation will be Monday, November 22, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. with Rev. Ken Gibson officiating. Private burial will be in Wenona at a later date. Brad was born January 26, 1970...
Shirley K. Johnson
Nov 8, 2021
Shirley K. Johnson, 85, of Mendota, passed away at home on Monday November 8, 2021, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Jeffrey Brace officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Shirley...
Todd A. Brown
Nov 6, 2021
Todd A. Brown, 57, of LaSalle, passed away peacefully, November 6, 2021 in his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Susan Presley officiating. Burial will be at Troy Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Todd was born December 22,...
Judy L. Washburn
Nov 3, 2021
Judy L. Washburn, 71, of LaMoille, passed away November 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be Monday, November 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Trey Washburn officiating. Burial will be at Hill Cemetery south of LaMoille. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Judy was...
James A. Jones
Nov 1, 2021
James Alphonse Jones, 75, of West Brooklyn, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, West Brooklyn with Father Fronek officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, West Brooklyn with military rites by Mendota VFW Post 4079. Visitation will be...
