Kevin Lee Kilanowski's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Mendota, Illinois

Kevin Lee Kilanowski

January 19, 1956 - July 23, 2025 (69 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

Kevin Lee Kilanowski's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Mendota, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home

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Kevin Lee Kilanowski

January 19, 1956 - July 23, 2025 (69 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

Kevin Lee Kilanowski Obituary

We bid farewell to Kevin Lee Kilanowski of Mendota, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 23, 2025 at the age of 69. Kevin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Kilanowski and Mary Lou Kilanowski (Knaff); his siblings, Kenny, Kathy Hawkins and Mary Schadel; his parents-in-law, Robert, Sr. and Dorothy Becker; and his brothers-in-law, John Becker, Robert, Jr. and Jonna Kathren.

He is survived by: his wife Sue Becker; his children, Allison Witte-Booth (Jay), Joel Witte (Rose Cohen) and Joshua Witte (Stephanie); his siblings, David Kilanowski (Lori) and Cheryl Kulp (Steve); his brother-in-law Bruce Hawkins; and his godson David Joseph Kilanowski, Jr. (Unable). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 27th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home (800 Monroe St, Mendota, IL 61342). A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church (1003 5th St, Mendota, IL 61342).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home



Sun

July 27

Visitation

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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

Mon

July 28

Funeral service

2:00 PM

First Presbyterian Church
1003 5th St, Mendota, IL 61342

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July 24, 2025

Nancy Brown wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. He was a kind man and wonderful neighbor to my folks. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff and Nancy Brown”


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