James E. Schmidt's obituary , Passed away on March 26, 2026 in Mendota, Illinois

James E. Schmidt

August 13, 1937 - March 26, 2026 (88 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

James E. Schmidt's obituary , Passed away on March 26, 2026 in Mendota, Illinois

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Merritt Funeral Home

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James E. Schmidt

August 13, 1937 - March 26, 2026 (88 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

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James E. Schmidt Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James E. Schmidt of Mendota, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on March 26, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Schmidt to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Schmidt and Josephine Schmidt (Maher); his wife Janet Bauer; his daughter Carol; his sister Anna Marie Jegglie (Ronnie); and his siblings-in-law, Tony Witczak, Edgar Browder and Eleanor Geuther (Ralph).

He is survived by: his children, Donna Clinton (James), Debbie Gatza (Frank), Betty Cook (Rick) and Dennis Schmidt (Kim); his siblings, Larry Schmidt (Sandy) and Norma Jean Witczak; and his sisters-in-law, JoAnne Maloy (Tom) and Linda Browder. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren.

Contributions in Jim's memory may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home



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Mar 30

Visitation

Horner-Merritt Funeral Home
800 Monroe St, Mendota, IL 61342

Tue

Mar 31

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Cross Catholic Church
1010 Jefferson St, Mendota, IL 61342

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