James L. Meznarich Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James L. Meznarich of Mendota, Illinois, who passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Meznarich and Doris Meznarich (Davis); his sister Lynette; and his brother-in-law Frank Shepherd. He is survived by: his wife Betty of Mendota; his stepdaughters, Jenny Foster, Julie Gerhardt of Alabama and Beth Sutherland of Ottawa; his sisters, Donna Meznarich of Peru, Holly Bickham of La Salle and Ranelle Meznarich of Oglesby; and his sister-in-law Karla Shepherd of Iowa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.