BELINDA MOCKLER

1950 - 2023

ELGIN - Belinda Mockler, 73, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023. Belinda was born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1950, graduated from Elgin High School in 1969, and worked at Sherman Hospital for 30 years. She was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. Belinda and her parents were active members of the Elgin Lions Club for many years, and Belinda won awards on several occasions for selling the most roses for the Lions Club's annual Rose Day fundraiser. Being vision and hearing-impaired herself, the Lions Club held a special place for Belinda. Belinda was an ardent animal lover, especially cats, and also loved being with children. She will be remembered as a fun-loving aunt and cousin. She was also a proud Green Bay Packers fan, to the great dismay of her Chicago Bears-cheering relatives. Belinda is preceded in death by her loving and devoted parents, Paul and Ida Mockler; and her infant sister, Deborah Lea. She is survived by her sister, Janine (Richard) Tanner and her brother, Paul (Shirley) Mockler; her nephews, Mark Tanner and Michael (Alexis) Tanner; and great-nephews, Lincoln and Wesley. Her uncle, Italo Bove and many cousins. She also leaves behind her sweet kitty, Tabby. Our family would like to thank her friends for their unending love and caring they provided Belinda through the years. We would like to say a special thank you to the exceptional staff of The Sheridan of Tyler Creek, who treated her as a friend and provided compassionate care. Funeral mass will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 215 Thomas More Drive, Elgin. Burial will follow at Bluff City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, morning at the church from 11AM until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Anderson Humane of South Elgin, Illinois. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is in care of arrangements. For information, 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.