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Daniel Mendenhall Obituary
PEORIA - Daniel F. Mendenhall, 60, of Peoria died at 2:57 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born Jan. 9, 1948, in Peoria, a son of Alfred and Veradean Clough Mendenhall. He married Linda M. Gardner on June 18, 1967, in Terre Haute, Ind. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Tammy Allen of East Peoria, Tina Huggins of Goodfield and Danielle (Thomas) Martin of Pekin; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; one sister, Marilou (Baxter) Fite of Peoria; and three brothers, Larry (Jane) Mendenhall and Stanley (Mary) Mendenhall, both of East Peoria, and Alan (Michelle) Mendenhall of Hanna City.
His parents and one sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Mendenhall was employed by Caterpillar Inc. for 30 years, retiring from the heat treat department.
He attended First Free Methodist Church in Peoria and was a member of United Auto Workers Local 974 in East Peoria.
He loved cooking for his church, family and friends. His entire life surrounded his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed camping with his family at the Evening Star Resort near Topeka, Ill.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at The Wilton Mortuary, 2101 N. Knoxville Ave. in Peoria. The Rev. Timothy Ward will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to his church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Mendenhall
Chase Martin
March 1, 2008
Papaw,
I am really gonna miss you,but I know you are in heaven with aunt mackie.Someday when I get bigger I will fly in an airplane and come to see you. I love you and hope you are having fun in heaven...
Love Your Grandson
Frank Davis
February 18, 2008
Dan...It was only a short time, but it was great getting to know you, but then God took you away when he called you home cause he saw that you were getting tired.My thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones you left behind and I will be there for them whenever they call...
TINA HUGGINS
February 17, 2008
Dear Dad, I wanted people who read this to know what a great Dad i have..I know you are in a better place now pain free and it helps ease my pain of your loss..We all use to say you were gonna out live us "you hateful thing'lol and now im here writing you a letter in heaven..Dad you've only been gone a few days and i miss you...what i wouldnt give to have you ask me for a foot rub or the achy feeling i get in my belly when im getting ready to ask you for money....knowing your reply will be yes with the familiar "its gonna cost you"...im so glad for the memories i have and i know nobody can take those from me.....yes most of them are good ones....ok maybe not so much the being grounded my whole life but you know what i mean...losing you is one of the hardest things i have had to deal with in my life and surprisingly im doing ok...i want you to know mom is doing well too.....she loved you alot and i can only imagine her pain and loss after being with you for 40 years...wow thats a long time to be with YOU lol...see Dad..even as i write this i just think you are shopping and will be home in a few to tell me there are more bags in the van..on a more serious note...i know you asked God into your heart and it makes me feel good knowing you are up in heaven with him and aunt mackie...i too have recently asked God into my heart so dont think you get him all to yourself cause ill be seeing you some day again....i wont keep you any longer just know im thinking of you and mom is being taken care of.....PROUD TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER,,,TINA.
Marilou Fite
February 17, 2008
Danny,
It is hard to write a poem for a person's life. because each of us have a different piece from his life. We all together make up Danny's story! And maybe we are better people having known him!He has taught me so much in life and even in his death.I have learned that God can call you home in a moments notice. So today I want to live each day like it was the last and to see the beauty in this world like it's the first time seeing it! I am going to hold my loved ones a little tighter and speak a little gentler so that when God calls me home I will have no regrets and no words left unspoken!
We will always love you now and forever!!!!!
Danielle Martin (Mendenhall)
February 16, 2008
Dad,
You will be forever missed and forever in my heart.Never forget I will Always be DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL.
Though every day will be hard I know you will make me strong.Until we meet on the other side.....
I Love You Dad.
Danielle Martin (Mendenhall)
February 15, 2008
Dad,
Knowing you are in a better place and not in pain helps me know eventually we all will make it through the days to come.Rest asure we will take care of mom.I know when my boys start asking questions about their papaw you'll help me find the strength and words to answer them.Always and Forever in my heart.... I love You and dont forget I will always be DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL.
Love,
Kim Savage
February 15, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Mendenhall family. My family may have moved away from Peoria 17 years ago, but that doesn't mean my memories have faded. I will always remember your family and Danny and his garage. What wonderful woodwork. God Bless, Kim Riddle- Savage:)
Amanda Anderton
February 14, 2008
I didn't know you as well as I liked here on earth, but thankfull that I will have the opportunity to in Heaven.
John Riddle
February 14, 2008
My heart and condolences go out to the Mendenhall family. My parents and Kim also pass along their thoughts and prayers as well. As next door neighbors, I sit here and reflect on memories of my childhood and Danny. And the one thing that keeps coming back is that garage in the back yard where he did all his woodwork. Amazing work, but if you were anywere near his equipment, you were toast. Godspeed.
February 13, 2008
"Perhaps, they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings
where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy."
Your brother
February 13, 2008
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not meant to be,
So he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me".
With tearful eyes we watched you, and we saw you pass away.
Although we loved you deeply, we could not make you stay.
Your Golden Heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
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