Arlene A. Schmitt Obituary
The memory of Arlene A. Schmitt of Mendota, Illinois, who passed away on December 12, 2025 at the age of 102, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Henry Henkel and Leona Henkel (Fischer); her husband Robert Schmitt; her siblings, Lucille, Marian, Dorothy, Betty and Clement; and her sister-in-law Marilyn Henkel.
She is survived by: her sons, Tom Schmitt (Martha) of Mendota, Frank Schmitt (Rhonda) of Rockford, Ron Schmitt (Angie) of Mendota and Steve Schmitt (Barb) of Mendota; her grandchildren, Erik Schmitt (Veronica), Jaime Skubic (Jeff), Sarah Piktel (Joel), Micah Schmitt (Kristina), Adam Schmitt (Bethany) and Jacob Schmitt; and her brothers, Raymond Henkel of West Brooklyn and William Henkel (Nancy) of Peru. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holy Cross Church (1010 Jefferson St, Mendota, IL 61342). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be directed to Mendota Area Senior Services (MASS).
