Photo courtesy of Horner-Merritt Funeral Home
Jun 8, 1936 - Feb 21, 2025
Sending many prayers for your family. Im sorry to see he passed. Ill miss seeing him . He always talked to me each time I was there.
Julie Algiere
February 28, 2025 | Shabbona, IL
Lexi & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will be praying for comfort and togetherness with your loved ones. I hope you share some great memories and stories.
Much love, The Harris Family -
Lauri, Richard, Zack and of course Josh
February 26, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Cury Chaon
February 25, 2025 | Mendota, IL | Friend
So sorry Sue for the loss of your brother. Keep the memories special. Don’t know if you remember me but I lived next door to you. We worked at Conkies .
Edna Inness
February 25, 2025 | Clarkson, KY | Friend
Saddened to see this always enjoyed a hello from Harold while visiting my dad at Allure while he was there Sorry for your loss
Jennifer Mathesius- Kunkel
February 24, 2025 | Earlville, IL
Remembered By
Peggy Jones
February 24, 2025 | West Brook, IL | Friend
Harold “Punk” Nurnberg, Jr., age 88 of Mendota, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Harold was born in Mendota, IL to Harold, Sr. and Marie (Kaufman) Nurnberg and had five siblings.
He grew up helping his dad on the farm just north of Mendota. After graduating from Mendota High School in 1955, Harold joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan in 1960. He then went on and became an operator with Local 150 International Union of Operating Engineers for over 50 years until retirement. He was an avid toy tractor collector and passionate about antiquing. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids and was always on the go. He was a member of Mendota Elks Lodge, Mendota Moose Lodge and Mendota VFW Post 4079.
Harold will always be remembered and missed greatly by his children, Missy Rutishauser, Greg (Michelle) Nurnberg, Marci (Jim) Parrilli; grandchildren, Connor, Marissa, Brady, Lexi, Jake, Anthony, Alyssa; one great-grandchild Nayeli; siblings, Sue Nurnberg, John (Sharon) Nurnberg, Jim Nurnberg and their families, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends.
Harold is preceded in death by his loving son, Steve Nurnberg; parents, Harold, Sr. and Marie Nurnberg; brother, Ron Nurnberg; sister, Karen “Kay” Tomfohrde; sister-in-laws, Carol Nurnberg and Nancy Nurnberg; brother-in-law, Charlie Tomfohrde; nephew, Joe Nurnberg; niece, Lynne Weierke.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, 800 Monroe Street, in Mendota from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 12 pm at the funeral home before processing to Restland Cemetery in Mendota for a graveside service with military rites.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request that memorials be made to Mendota Area Senior Services. Please visit www.horner-merritt.com to sign the online guest book
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