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...
Rawyél Ray Tay Richards
Jul 19, 2024
Rawyél Ray Tay Richards, 10 day old daughter of Taylor Schafer and Meghann Richards passed away on July 19, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. She is survived by her parents and three sibllings, Triston, Izzie and Zanaylla. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Larry M. Christen
Jul 11, 2024
Larry M. Christen, 86, of Mendota, passed away on July 11, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. A memorial service will be held on August 17, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Mendota with Rev. Laurie Walker officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the...
John J. Gehant
Jul 11, 2024
John J. Gehant, 94, of West Brooklyn, passed away July 11, 2024, at Liberty Village in Rochelle. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, West Brooklyn with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, West Brooklyn with military honors by American Legion Post...
Marlene J. Kent
Jul 6, 2024
Marlene Jane Kent, 72, of Mendota, passed away peacefully in her home on July 6, 2024. She was born Marlene Jane Skaggs on November 2, 1951 in Pekin, the daughter of Ralph Skaggs and Elaine Schmutz. Marlene was passionate about fishing, hunting, and camping with her husband Rick throughout the Illinois area and abroad. She was a hard worker...
Fern Wangler
Jun 30, 2024
Fern Wangler, 98, of Mendota, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Jeff Brace officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be held one hour prior the service. Fern was born...
Joyce Setchell
Jun 30, 2024
B. Joyce Setchell, 91, formerly of Mendota, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Country Comfort in Princeton where she had resided for the last four years, with her three daughters at her side. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating....
Gene W. Brunner
Jun 21, 2024
Gene W. Brunner, 87, of Mendota, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, Mendota with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the church. Burial will...
Larry D. Truckenbrod
Jun 10, 2024
Larry Truckenbrod, 90, of Sublette, IL. and formerly of Mendota, IL., passed away peacefully at his home in Tavares, FL on Monday, June 10, 2024. Visitation will be held at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., with The Reverend David Jungnickel officiating a ceremony at 12:00 p.m. Service and...
Glen "Tad" Wamhoff
Jun 5, 2024
Glen Theodore "Tad "Barney" Wamhoff, 69, of LaMoille, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Allure of Mendota. To honor Glen's wishes there will be no funeral service. A private memorial will be held by his immediate family. Glen was born on May 31, 1955 to Glen "Barney" and Elaine (Meisel) Wamhoff. He married Connie Willard on...
Alan C. Schammel
Jun 4, 2024
Alan C. Schammel, 78, of Compton, passed away peacefully at Allure of Mendota on June 4, 2024 from cancer. Alan was born September 8, 1945 in Mendota to Charles and Ethel (Kleckner) Schammel. He married Sandra Harcharik on May 19, 1973. He loved spending time fishing and hunting. His favorite place to fish was Nemeiben Lake in Saskatchewan Canada....
Edmund C. Robinson, Jr.
May 25, 2024
Edmund C. Robinson, Jr., 70, of Mendota, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Il. Visitation for Ed will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday May 31, 2024 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Elise Rothfusz officiating. Ed...
