David E. Westerman
May 24, 2017
David E. Westerman, 87, of Mendota, passed away May 24, 2017 at peace in his home with family.
Services will be Saturday at 10:00a.m., in the Zion United Methodist Church, Mendota with Rev. Hogun Kim officiating. Burial will be held at the Westerman family plot in Greenwood. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday in the Merritt...
Deborah Sue Finley
May 21, 2017
Deborah Sue Finley, 56, of Arlington passed away suddenly in her home on May 21, 2017. A memorial service will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, LaMoille. Deborah was February 5, 1961 in Logan, WV. to Robert and Bonnie (Williams) Powers. She was a kind soul, dedicated wife, and a loving mother who will be missed dearly...
Michael Sherwood Abel
May 21, 2017
Michael Sherwood Abel, 37, of Mendota died 2pm May 21, 2017 in a tragic car accident in Troy Grove Township.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements.
Michael was born May 12, 1980 in Peru to Steve and Kim (Turnbull) Abel. He graduated from...
Philip Warren Hanson
May 21, 2017
Philip Warren Hanson, 97, of rural Mendota died May 21, 2017, in his home surrounded by loved ones.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday in Holy Cross Church, Mendota with the Rev. Peter A. Pilon officiating. Burial will take place in Troy Grove Cemetery at a later date with Military Rites...
Michael J. Hollingsworth
May 18, 2017
Michael J. Hollingsworth, 63, of Rochelle lost his second battle with cancer on May 18, 2017 at 8:10a.m. in his residence. Memorial services will be Monday at 4:00p.m., at Victory Baptist Church, Mendota with Michael Nelson officiating. Michael was born October 21, 1953 in Belvidere to Herman and Darlene (Oakley) Hollingsworth. He married Elaine Mavis on August 13, 2005 in...
James K. Haight
May 17, 2017
James K. Haight, 78, of Oregon, IL died May 17, 2017 in Alden Park Strathmoor, Rockford.
Private graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday in Restland Cemetery, Mendota with Military Rites by VFW Post 4079. Rev. Kent Svendsen will be officiating. The Merritt Funeral Home is assisting the family.
James was born October...
Leila M. Arms
May 16, 2017
Leila M. Arms, 89, of Triumph passed away on May 16, 2017 at Heritage Health, Mendota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Kent Svendsen officiating. Burial will be at Wisner Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm Monday at the Merritt Funeral Home.
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Keith E. Heinzeroth, Jr.
May 4, 2017
Keith E. Heinzeroth, Jr., 54, of LaMoille died May 4, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday in the Community United Methodist Church, LaMoille with Rev. David Jungnickel officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7p.m. on Tuesday in the church. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. The Lundquist-Merritt Funeral Home, LaMoille...
Ardell H. Stuepfert
May 3, 2017
Ardell H. Stuepfert, 84, of LaMoille passed away May 3, 2017 in Mendota Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00a.m., in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarion with Rev. Kevin Weeks and Rev. Jerry Graham officiating. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery with military rites by Mendota VFW Post 4079. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-6p.m., in...
Jerry Dean Lewis
May 2, 2017
Jerry D. Lewis, 75, of LaMoille died May 2, 2017 in Aperion Care, Amboy.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Dave Manion officiating. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m., Sunday in the Merritt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenfield Cemetery, LaMoille.
Jerry was born January 19,...
David W. Stockhus
May 1, 2017
David W. Stockhus, 65, of Mendota died May 1, 2017 in his home.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 12:00p.m., in the First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Susan Presley officiating. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements.
David was born May 25, 1951 in Ottawa to William and Nancy...
Garry D. White
Apr 27, 2017
Gerald "Garry" D. White, 79, of Mendota died April 27, 2017 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First United Methodist Church, Mendota with the Rev. Kent Svendsen officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery, Mendota with military rites by...
Robert G. Sweger
Apr 26, 2017
Robert (Bob) G. Sweger, 91, of Mendota, died April 26, 2017 in Illinois Veteran's Home at LaSalle.
Funeral services will be at Faith Bible Fellowship Church in Troy Grove on Wednesday at 11:00a.m., with Rev. Bill Ultch officiating. Burial will be in Troy Grove Cemetery with military rites by Mendota VFW Post 4079. Visitation is at church...
Frank H. Metzen
Apr 26, 2017
Frank H. Metzen, 78, of Paw Paw and a former Mendota resident died April 26, 2017, in his residence.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with the Rev. Susan Presley officiating.
He was born June 29, 1938, in Mendota to Frank and Maevis (Tegen) Metzen. He was...
Diane L. Carnahan
Apr 20, 2017
Diane L. Carnahan, 73, of Mendota, died April 20, 2017 in Mendota Lutheran Home.
Cremation rites were accorded. There will be no funeral services. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota handled arrangements.
Diane was born September 12, 1943 in Sacramento, CA. She married Chester Carnahan April 11, 1965 in Sycamore.
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George P. Taylor
Apr 15, 2017
George P. Taylor, 70, of LaMoille died April 15, 2017, in University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.
A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Church, Arlington with Rev. Patrick Fixsen officiating.
Arrangements were provided by Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.
George was born May 30, 1946, in Princeton...
Rebecca Lynn Mcdowell
Apr 11, 2017
Rebecca Lynn McDowell, 23, of Mendota died April 11, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday in Christ's Church, Mendota with Bill Allison officiating. The Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family.
Rebecca was born January 20, 1994 in Spring Valley to Jim and Teri (Miller) McDowell.
She was...
Eleanor G. Geuther
Apr 10, 2017
Eleanor G. Geuther, 81, of Mendota died April 10, 2017 in the Mendota Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarion with Rev. Kevin Weeks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Monday in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. Those attending her...
Traci A. Walzer
Apr 7, 2017
Traci A. Walzer, 53, of LaMoille, passed away April 7, 2017 in her home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00a.m., in the Merritt Funeral Home with Rev. Kent Svendsen officiating. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7p.m., in the Merritt Funeral Home.
Traci was born January 6, 1964...
Richard A. Jordan
Mar 23, 2017
Richard A. Jordan, 36, of Mendota died March 23, 2017 at his residence.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Michael Morrell officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation from 4-7 p.m., on Tuesday in the Merritt Funeral Home.
Richard was born January 30, 1981...
