Velma Rebecca Schmidt's obituary , Passed away on April 11, 2026 in Mendota, Illinois

Velma Rebecca Schmidt

August 16, 1933 - April 11, 2026 (92 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

Velma Rebecca Schmidt's obituary , Passed away on April 11, 2026 in Mendota, Illinois

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Merritt Funeral Home

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Velma Rebecca Schmidt

August 16, 1933 - April 11, 2026 (92 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

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Velma Rebecca Schmidt Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Velma Rebecca Schmidt of Mendota, Illinois, whose life came to an end on April 11, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Velma Rebecca Schmidt or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leroy Heinzeroth and Mabel Heinzeroth (Earich); her husband Donald O. Schmidt; her siblings, Dorothy Hunter, Pearl Pfeifer, Ruth Musser, Joyce Spanier, Katherine Funfsinn, Donald, Richard and Wayne Heinzeroth; her grandson Timothy Walzer; and her son-in-law Dan Sarver.

She is survived by: her daughters, Nancy Walzer (Dave), Karen Sterchi (Donald) and Rebecca Sarver; her grandchildren, Tera Martin (Brad), Trisha Walzer (Ken), Tiffany Martinez (Bobby), Daniel Walzer (Tania), Andrew Walzer (Lindsey), Brian Walzer, Christopher Sarver (Samantha) and Chad Sarver (Brittney); her great grandchildren, Kaitlynn Sutterfield (Alex), Brooklynn Martin, Sophia Martinez, Collin, Chloe, Carson Walzer, Ella, Anna, Reid Walzer, Madison Smith (Tyler), Kyle, Ethan and Taryn Sarver; her great great grandchild Wyatt Smith; and her brother Keith Heinzeroth (Vina). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Merritt Funeral Home



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Fri

Apr 17

Visitation

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

Sat

Apr 18

Funeral service

Immanuel Lutheran Church
398 Church Rd, Compton, IL 61318

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