Keith Stuart Althaus
Sep 28, 2024
Keith Stuart Althaus, born on 12/06/1942 in Mendota, IL, was called to his eternal home on 09/28/2024. An adventurous spirit, Keith was a man who wore many hats throughout his life. He served his country in the US Air Force in Great Falls, Montana. Keith had several different jobs including a heavy equipment operator to a firefighter, he also...
Earl John Smith
Sep 22, 2024
Earl John Smith, of Mendota, Illinois, passed away on September 22, 2024, just shy of his 88th birthday. Born in West Brooklyn, IL, on October 19, 1936 the son of Earl and Florence (Zinke) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death.
Earl is survived by one son: Christopher (Kimberly Brown) Smith of LaSalle, IL; three daughters:...
Sheryle L. Shaver
Sep 16, 2024
Sheryle L. Shaver, 73, of Mendota, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL surrounded by her family. She was born in DeKalb, IL to Doris Ladene Bradford on May 17, 1951.
She is survived by the love of her life, Doug Shaver, of Amboy; her son,...
Danny Neal Lathim
Sep 13, 2024
"On September 13th, Danny Neal Lathim passed away in his home at the age of seventy-two. He is survived by his brothers Douglas and Mark as well as his sisters Cora and Marya. Among those he leaves us to visit were his brothers Bob and Clifford, his sister Brenda, and his mother Eunice and his father Bobbie who are...
Peggy Ann Barajas
Sep 4, 2024
Peggy Ann Barajas, born in Mendota, Illinois on June 18, 1947, departed this life on September 4, 2024. A proud resident of La Salle, Illinois. Peggy was the beloved mother of Shawn Naumann, and the cherished sister of Sherman Brumley. She was preceded in death by her father Essie Brumley, mother Marcella Full, and her daughter Robin Naumann.
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Pamela S. Gillette
Sep 2, 2024
Pamela S. Gillette, 66, of Mendota, was sent to God to return to her beloved family in Heaven. She was born July 1, 1958 to Robert "Bud" and Alberta "Dolly" Gillette. She was the last of their brood. She was an inspiration and shared her knowledge and love of life to every person she came in contact with. She...
Elisabeth Zimmermann
Sep 1, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elisabeth "Liz" Zimmermann of Mendota Il Liz was born Feb 25 th 1941 in Torschau,Batschka, Yugoslavia and returned to the arms of the Lord Sunday Sept. 1 st 2024 at the age of 83. Liz was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Katharina Machmer, her brother John...
Janet Rose Magnuson
Sep 1, 2024
Janet Rose Magnuson, 67 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away after bravely fighting a five-year battle with cancer, on Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was born November 7, 1956, in Mendota, IL to Rosemary (Younglove) Lieving. Janet graduated from La Moille High School in Illinois. She was very active in her community as a member of the Valparaiso Women's Club,...
Bill Kozeal
Aug 31, 2024
Bill Kozeal, 59, of Van Orin, Illinois passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Bill was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado on July 20, 1965 to Richard and Barbara (Olson) Kozeal. He graduated from Big Piney High School (WY) in 1984 and from the University of Wyoming in 1994 with a degree in Elementary Education. Bill married Renee Anderson...
Mary Elizabeth Gehant
Aug 25, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Gehant, born on February 6, 1934 in Dubuque, IA, died peacefully on August 25, 2024 in Upton, KY. Known by many as a woman of grace and dedication, Mary was a proud graduate of St. Ambrose College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She married her loving husband, Edward L. Gehant, on December 29,...
Thomas G. Truckenbrod
Aug 23, 2024
Thomas G. Truckenbrod, affectionately known as Tom to his family and friends, was born on March 6, 1941, in Mendota, IL, USA. He was a lifelong resident of Mendota for 83 years. Thomas was a dedicated and hardworking man who devoted 50 years of his life to the field of Engineering, primarily in the Agriculture sector.
The...
Jeffrey Alan Lemmer
Aug 15, 2024
Jeffrey Alan Lemmer, born April 17, 1961 in Mendota, IL, USA, passed away at the age of 63 on August 15, 2024. Jeffrey, a lifelong resident of Sublette, Illinois, was a retired Fork Lift Operator with a quick sense of humor. His hobbies included music, motorcycles, collecting antiques, restoration and renovation.
Jeffrey is survived by his loving...
Thelma L. Shirey
Aug 14, 2024
Thelma L. Shirey, of Mendota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at Allure Nursing Home, Mendota, IL. She was 88 years old. Thelma was born on April 5, 1936 in Yosemite, KY to Alfred and Mary (Morgan) Ponder. She was the eldest of 12 children. Thelma graduated High School in 1956 from Berea College Foundation School, Berea,...
Richard "Buzz" C. Jackson
Aug 13, 2024
Richard "Buzz" C. Jackson, 76, of Mendota, IL passed away peacefully in his home on August 13, 2024. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota with Pastor David Jungnickel officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery, Mendota with military honors by Mendota VFW Post 4079. Visitation will...
Vickie L. Shankles
Aug 6, 2024
Vickie Lynn Shankles, 55, of Mendota, Illinois passed away Tuesday afternoon in her home, after fighting a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She faced her diagnosis with bravery and strength, tackling each obstacle as it came along. She has been an inspiration to those around her and has shown us that even when facing the darkest situations,...
Gary Wayne Wulf
Aug 4, 2024
Gary Wayne Wulf, 87, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at his beach house in Wells, Maine, his "happy place". A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at First United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Burial will be at Waltham Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday,...
Donald "Doc" Swope
Aug 2, 2024
Donald "Doc" Swope, 89, of Compton, passed away August 2, 2024 in his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Donald was born on...
Kathleen M. Kaiser
Jul 29, 2024
Kathleen Marie Kaiser, 75, of Mendota IL, passed away, Monday July 29, 2024, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Rockford IL surrounded by her family. A visitation will be Monday August 5, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a memorial service. Both being held at Immanuel Lutheran Church Compton, IL with Rev. Jeff Schlesinger officiating. Private...
Joanne W. Wacker
Jul 24, 2024
Joanne Woelfel Wacker, 97, passed away on July 24, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin after a brief illness.
Joanne was born on May 6, 1927 in Peru Illinois, the daughter of Marjorie Roberts Woelfel and Everett Albert Woelfel.
She was a graduate of LaSalle- Peru High School and Grinnell College. Joanne married Dr. John Frank Wacker...
Robert E. Cromwell
Jul 23, 2024
Robert "Bob" Edgar Cromwell, 88, of LaMoille, IL passed away July 23, 2024. Bob was born on June 1, 1936, IL the son of Lawrence and Melinda (Mathesius) Cromwell. He married Ann Dunseth on September 18, 1955 in Perkins Grove Church, LaMoille. Bob worked as a tool and die machinist and held many positions at Conco, Inc. in Mendota...
