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...
Daniel A. Vargas
May 6, 2024
Daniel A. Vargas, 44, of Mendota, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 6, 2024 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center, Mendota.
A private visitation for Daniel will be held for family and friends. Cremation rites will follow.
Danny was born August 25, 1979 in Oak Park, IL to Anibal and Sharon (Kemnitz) Vargas.
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Nora E. Mendez
May 6, 2024
Nora Elia Mendez, age 75, of Chicago, IL passed away on May 6, 2024 in her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Holy Cross Church, Mendota at 10:30 a.m. with Father Peter Pilon officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 from 4-7 p.m....
Jerry Prokuski
Apr 28, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Prokuski, 89, of Mendota, passed away at Allure Nursing Home, Mendota on Sunday, April 28, 2024 Visitation will be held at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in...
Willis D. Vietz
Apr 28, 2024
Willis D. Vietz, of Mendota, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center, Mendota. Private graveside services will be held at Dewey-Worsley Cemetery. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements. Willis was born April 12, 1939 in Mendota to Frank and Luella (Carr) Vietz. He married Gladys Jorge on December 14, 1974. Willis attended Mendota...
Beverley J. Moore
Apr 27, 2024
Beverley J. Moore, 97, peacefully passed away April 27, 2024, at Stonecroft Village of Mendota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 2, 2024 at First United Methodist Church, Mendota with Rev. Sandy Smith officiating. Visitation will be held at the Church from 9:30 AM until time of services. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery. Merritt...
Renny Miller
Apr 27, 2024
Mary Corinne "Renny" Tweddell Miller, passed away April 27, 2024 at the age of 101. Services will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at First Community United Methodist Church, LaMoille with Rev. David Jungnickel officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m.at the church. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family. Renny was born in...
Steve C. Lemmer
Apr 27, 2024
Steven Charles "Grizz" Lemmer, 69, of Mendota, Illinois, passed away on April 27, 2024. Services will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Brace officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until time of services. He was born on October 7,...
Melanie J. Schroeder
Apr 24, 2024
Melanie J. Schroeder, 82, of Mendota, Illinois, died April 24, 2024, peacefully in her sleep after a long fight with Parkinson's, at The Meadows of Fall River, Wisconsin. Beloved wife of David, Mother of Matthew (Jennifer) Schroeder and Roberta (Scott) Ahlberg, Grandmother of Joshua, Molly, and Joseph Schroeder, and Jacob and Samuel Ahlberg, Great-Grandmother of Little Winnie and Baby...
Edward W. Erbes
Apr 19, 2024
Edward Wayne Erbes, 85, of Sublette passed away on April 19, 2024 at Allure of Mendota after a brief illness and declining health. He was born September 29, 1938 in Paw Paw to Walter and Apalda (Pierce) Erbes. In addition to being a beloved father and grandfather, he was a lifelong farmer and jack-of-all-trades handyman.
He married...
