Marvin Albert Hess
Jul 16, 2020
Marvin Albert Hess, Jr., 72, of Mendota passed away July 16, 2020 in his home. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Precinct Cemetery, Earlville with Rev. Susan Presley officiating. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements. Marvin was born August 12, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Marvin Albert and Cecilia Mary (Dass) Hess Sr....
Charlene Rose Stamberger
Jul 11, 2020
Charlene Rose Stamberger, 81, of LaMoille, passed away July 11, 2020 in her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Clarion with Rev. Paul Darveau officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. Masks are required and...
James G. Daul
Jul 11, 2020
James (Jim) George Daul, 60,of LaSalle passed away July 11, 2020 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held at a later date. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family.
Jim was born April 16, 1960 in Rockford to James Peter and Shirley Marie (Jones) Daul. He...
Staci Jessica Sessler
Jun 29, 2020
Staci Jessica Sessler, "Staci J", 44, left this world after putting up one hell of a 'Staci J fight', on June 29, 2020, due to complications of surgery at IVCH.
Services will be Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00 p.m in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Susan Presley officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery,...
Charlene Fay Doan
Jun 29, 2020
Charlene Fay Needs Doan earned her wings on June 29th, 2020 at Aperion Care in Marseilles surrounded by her loved ones. After an extended illness she can finally sleep in a place of peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
A Celebration of Life will be determined at a later date. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is...
Alan Paul Portzen
Jun 27, 2020
Alan Paul Portzen,76, of Dalzell, passed away Saturday June 27, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. He had courageously fought a 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Private funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Clarion with Rev. Paul Darveau officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m....
James Cleary
Jun 25, 2020
Jimmy Cleary, 37, of Mendota passed away June 25, 2020 at his home.
Per his wishes, there will be no services. He will be laid to rest on Brown's Mountain in Rogersville, Tenn. alongside his grandparents at a later date. Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota assisted the family.
Jimmy was born August 9, 1982 in...
Stan F. Erwin
Jun 19, 2020
Stan Erwin, 90, of Mendota passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Private services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Mendota with Rev. Susan Presley officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be Thursday from 9-11 a.m. in the church. Face masks are required for entrance...
Ray Rebholz
Jun 18, 2020
E. Raymond Rebholz, 77, of Mendota passed away June 18, 2020 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Private family services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Mendota with Rev. Susan Presley officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. in the church. Face masks are required and social distancing is appreciated. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota...
Piper Marie Cahill
Jun 18, 2020
Piper Marie Cahill, infant daughter of Ellen Stieneke of Mendota and Chad Cahill of Omaha, Neb. passed away June 18, 2020 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru.
Private graveside services were held on June 24 at Lutheran Cemetery, Mendota with Rev. Steve Mindrup officiating. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota assisted the family.
Piper is survived by...
Gerald "Pete" Knowlton
Jun 17, 2020
Gerald "Pete" Knowlton, 75 of Mendota passed away June 17, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center, Rockford.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Wisner Cemetery with Rev. Steve Mindrup officiating. Military rites will be presented by Mendota VFW Post 4079. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota....
Rex E. Gott
Jun 14, 2020
Rex E. Gott, 84, of LaMoille died June 14, 2020 in LaMoille. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church, LaMoille with Rev. Paul Butler and Rev. Jerry Graham officiating. Burial will be in Greenfield Cemetery, LaMoille. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Lundquist-Merritt Funeral Home, LaMoille is handling arrangements. Rex was...
Ramona J. Noble
Jun 6, 2020
Ramona J. Noble, 86, of Mendota passed away peacefully in her home June 6, 2020 with her family by her side. She was cared for by OSF Hospice of Ottawa. A Celebration of Life will be held at later date. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family. Ramona was born June 9, 1933 in Old Hickory, Tennessee to Leonard...
Herbert R.W. Bialas
Jun 5, 2020
Herbert R.W. Bialas, 86, of West Brooklyn passed away June 5, 2020 in his home.
Private family services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Compton with Rev. Jeff Schlesinger officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by Mendota VFW Post 4079. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements....
Shirley Ann Nowlin
Jun 4, 2020
Shirley Ann Nowlin, 80, formerly of Mendota passed away June 4, 2020 at Liberty Village, Princeton. Private family services will be held at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday June 9th with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Public graveside services will be held at Restland Cemetery, Mendota at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday June 9th. Shirley was born September 28,...
Mark A. Elston
Jun 3, 2020
Mark A. Elston, 66, of Mendota, passed away peacefully June 3, 2020 at his home.
Private family only services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Susan Presley officiating.
Mark was born August 4, 1953 in Mendota to Gerald and Dorothy (Spanier) Elston. He married Christine Ryan on May...
Edward Cledis Nelson
May 30, 2020
Edward Cledis Nelson, 67, Compton passed away May 30, 2020 in his residence.
Cremation rites have been accorded and private burial will be in Dundee, Il. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota assisted the family.
Edward was born November 18, 1952 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to James Alfred and Viola Imojean (Mabry) Nelson.
He loved to...
William P. Horyn
May 27, 2020
William "Bill" P. Horyn , 74, of Channahon and formerly of Compton passed away peacefully in his sleep May 27, 2020 at Lakeshore Rehab and Healthcare, Joliet.
A celebration of life will...
Dean Lubbs
May 26, 2020
Dean Lubbs, 74 of Mendota passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2020 in his home surrounded by family.
Russel Dean Lubbs was born in Princeton on May 24, 1946 to Bill and Joyce (Wangelin) Lubbs. He grew up on a farm and attended schools in Manlius. On...
Daniel R. Truckenbrod
May 26, 2020
Daniel R. Truckenbrod, 79, of Compton passed away on May 26, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center, Rockford.
Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting with arrangements. A memorial is being planned for a later date.
Daniel was a lifelong farmer, avid gardener and bee-keeper. He enjoyed Rip's Chicken more than any other meal on...
