Mercedes Cabrera Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mercedes Cabrera of Lincolnshire, Illinois, who passed away on August 10, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Martel and Felicitas Martel; and her husband John R. Cabrera. She is survived by: her children, John Cabrera (Rebecca) of Galesburg, Alicia Carter (Jack) of St. Louis, Christine Cabrera of Lincolnshire, Michael Cabrera (Karen) of Aurora and Julie Cabrera (Don Meyer) of Lincolnshire; her grandchildren, Rachel Cabrera, Paul Cabrera, Katy Paule (Ryan), Nick Carter, Kevin Cabrera, Jacob Cabrera, Olivia Meyer (Sam Briley) and Matthew Meyer; her great grandchildren, Willa, Greta and Dean Paule; and her sisters, Sara Ramos of East Moline and Rosemary Ordaz of Oak Forest, Illinois..

Memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church.