Clifford And Janet Schmidt
Nov 1, 2024
Clifford Leo Schmidt, 91, and Janet Lea Schmidt, 91 both of Mendota, passed away within three days of each other. Cliff passed away Friday, Nov. 1st and Janet passed away Sunday, Nov. 3rd both in Mendota, IL. Cliff married Janet Brunner Oct. 4, 1952 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Peterstown (Mendota) IL. After all the...
Patricia Ann Donahue
Oct 30, 2024
Patricia Ann Donahue, 80, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Pat was born July 14, 1944, in Mendota, IL, the daughter of L.M. "Mike" and Alice (Guilfoyle) Donahue.
Pat attended Holy Cross Grade School in Mendota and graduated from Mendota Township High School in 1962. Later in life,...
Ronald Edwin Lilja
Oct 30, 2024
Ronald Edwin Lilja, born on January 15, 1942, in Caribou Township, Minnesota the son of Nels and Olive (Oaks) Lilja, passed away on October 30, 2024 in Wausau ,WI. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Rita Goubeaux, whom he married on June 30, 1962 in Mendota, IL. Ron was a hardworking man, dedicated to his craft as...
Kenneth Herbert Saylor
Oct 22, 2024
Kenneth Herbert Saylor, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024 at the age of 80. Born on December 7, 1943 in Centralia, MO to Herbert and Dorothy (Youngblood) Saylor. Kenny served honorably in the United States Army from 1963 - 1966. Kenny performed duties as a truck mechanic while stationed at Key West Florida...
Eleanor Zimmerlein
Oct 21, 2024
Eleanor Zimmerlein, born Eleanor Olson on March 28, 1925, in rural Mendota, Illinois, was a remarkable woman who lived her life with passion, purpose, and a deep love for agriculture. Eleanor passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, in the comfort of her home where she lived for almost 75 years. Eleanor married Wilbert William Zimmerlein June 13, 1947...
Kenneth Eugene Holland
Oct 19, 2024
Kenneth Eugene Holland, born on January 11, 1959 in Mendota, IL, passed away on October 19, 2024. Kenneth spent the majority of his career at Motor Wheel as a quality control technician. Kenneth was an avid sports lover, he played football throughout his high school years and then went on to softball, golfing and a professional bowler, where he...
Frank G Holbrook
Oct 14, 2024
Frank G. Holbrook, 86, of Mendota, born July 25, 1938 in Amboy, Illinois to Norris and Elsie Holbrook, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2024. No visitation will be performed. Private family services will be done at a later date on the Tohono O'Odham Indian Reservation in Sells, Arizona where he will be laid for eternal rest...
Kenneth Andrew Arjes Sr.
Oct 3, 2024
Kenneth Andrew Arjes, 75, of Mendota, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his home. He was born to Jake and Shirley (Locke) Arjes on August 18, 1949, in Mendota, IL. He married Connie Davis on August 29, 1969, at the Compton United Methodist Church.
He attended Mendota High School with the class of 1967. He was...
Sherril Walburn
Sep 29, 2024
Sherril Walburn, was born on April 12, 1939, in Portland, OR, and passed away on September 29, 2024 in Peoria, IL. A long-time resident of Mendota, Sherril was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent her career as a factory worker at Del Monte until her retirement. She was united in marriage with Dee Walburn on June 20, 1971...
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...
