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Debra Sheridan Obituary
Born: August 20, 1959 in Mendota, IL
Died: October 8, 2025 in Mendota, IL
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Sheridan, 66 of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Allure of Mendota. She was born Aug. 20, 1959 in Mendota, the daughter of Manford and Rose (Fitzgerald) Sheridan. Debbie was a graduate of Mendota High School, class of 1977. Over the years Debbie worked as a teachers aid for LaSalle-Peru Elementary Schools. She loved growing up on the farm with her brother and sister where she was always surrounded by the many animals and kittens that she loved.
Debbie is survived by her 2 siblings: Bonnie (Lynn) Brewbaker of St. Louis, MO and Bob (Kathi) Sheridan of Mendota and; 2 nephews: Scott (Heidi) Sheridan and Kevin (Jean) Sheridan; 3 great nieces and nephews: Thomas, Nick and Clara Sheridan.
Public visitation will be 9:30 - 11:00 AM, Sat. October 11, 2025 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mendota. Funeral Mass will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM at the church. Private, family only burial after the funeral mass. Pallbearers will be Bob Sheridan, Lynn Brewbaker, Scott Sheridan, Kevin Sheridan, Thomas Sheridan and Nick Sheridan. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visit www.horner-merritt.com for online guest book.
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Cindy Bellm
October 12, 2025
Dear Sheridan Family, I have sold my home in LaSalle and currently live in Morris. We purchased our retirement property in Paris, TN. We are also remodeling the home so when my husband retires we will be heading South! I don’t get the local paper so I was not aware of Debbie’s passing. She was always so pleasant when I worked for your Father, Manfred! She was very kind, and considerate when I worked if she was present. She would offer a drink to me. She will now be keeping your Mother/Father who you knew he adored her and Loved her dearly up in Heaven!
My sincerest condolences to one of Gods dearest people! Your Family was so generous and kind too me. I still have a Toothpick you gave to me, sounds silly but I cherish it, he was one of my Burger King Friends! ❤
God Bless and Take Care!
Daniel Gedymin
October 11, 2025
Always loved Debbie, we had great conversations and fun, we had a great time traveling with Granny Stella and Patty on our trip to Florida, wonderful time at Disney World, staying in hotels, fun on the beach, a trip we always talked about and laughed, I will never forget her. So sorry to find out she passed, may she rest in peace and now she is with the loved ones who are in heaven.
Love,
Dan Gedymin
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