Mary J. Burnette Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary J. Burnette of Mendota, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on September 15, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luella Catherine Harvey (Gustavson) and Francis Marion Harvey; and her siblings, Ronald, William Harvey, Gladys Karras and Verla Shaw.
She is survived by: her significant other Fred Burnette; her sons, Jeffrey Burnette (Sheila) of Elgin, IL and Duane Burnette (Denise) of Mendota, IL; her grandsons, Brandon Burnette (Katie) of Bloomington, IL, Sean Burnette (Isabela) of Chicago, IL and Austin Burnette of Chicago, IL; and her great grandchild Benjamin Burnette of Bloomington, IL..
Visitation was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (100 E 6th St, Mendota, IL 61342). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be directed to Illinois Valley Animal Rescue IVAR, condolences may be left at wasmerfuneralhome.com.
