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Edward Mecum Obituary
Edward L. Mecum, 85, of Rockford passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. Born September 18, 1932, in Colchester to Thelbert and Lula Belle (Martin) Mecum. Married Shirley Numbers on December 26, 1951; they had been married for 66 years. Owner and operator of Speedway Auto Mall. Edward enjoyed racing cars, and did so until the age of 80. Survivors include wife, Shirley Mecum; children, Edward (Jill Ballard) Mecum, Jr., Dana (Patti) Mecum, Hubert Baker; grandchildren, Daniel (Carrie), Benjamin (Cindy), Frank (Jennifer), Harry Edward (Violet), Jennifer (Kevin), Dawn, Michael (Jen); great-grandchildren, Gabe, Levi Bruce, Nora June, Tinley Jo, Tevin Stone, Wyatt Edward, Elsie Marie, Charlie James, Caroline Elizabeth, Gavin, Kayleigh, Chloe, Abigail, Michael; brothers, Jim (Marsha) Mecum, Ben (June) Mecum, Roger (Diane) Mecum; sisters, Judy Buchanan, Shirley (Raymond) Hastings; brothers-in-law, George Landon, and Roy Truelson. Predeceased by brother, Frances; sisters, Wilma, and Dorothy; and parents-in-law, Harry and Winifred Numbers.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Loves Park. Visitation will also be held again from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Wise Family–Hoover Hall Funeral Home, 900 N. Main Street, Monmouth, IL 61462, with a service at 11:30 a.m. Burial in Monmouth Cemetery. Local arrangements by Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Loves Park. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.honquestfh.com
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Jimmy Busherty
December 9, 2023
One of the greatest men I ever had the honor of knowing. Taught me things during our many hours that I will never forget. A man who carried himself with dignity and pride. Left a positive mark on everyone he met. The world morns and has lost a true gentleman.
Douglas Shaw
May 30, 2019
I did a person search for Eddie Mecum (just to see if was still in the car business) and found that he had passed away in 2017. I am saddened by our loss. Mr. Mecum was not only my (outstanding) boss at Speedway Auto Mall but was a friend who cared for me much like a father, he taught me how to sell cars with a heart and compassion for the customers. When I left Speedway Auto Mall it was for bus driving position with VanGalder Bus Company. One day (about a year later) I was picking up passengers in Rockford,IL and there he was boarding my bus for Chicago to catch a flight out. His first words to me were "Hey babe, you ready to come back to work"? This man was awesome and it reflected in his family and the way he did business. I will always have fond memories of Mr. Mecum and his wife along with their son Eddie Jr.. God's blessing to the Mecum family, may He grant you peace.
John Stump
February 26, 2018
I am proud to have called Eddie my friend. So sorry to hear about his passing. Condolences to Shirley, the boys and the whole Mecum family.
felipe (mac) machado
January 14, 2018
sorry for your loss in my prayers.
Jay Handrka
January 2, 2018
Mr. Mecum was one of the coolest folks in Rockford. My father-in-law; Isic was his pit man and racecar builder towards the end of his racing days. I got to spend time with him and he always funny as hell and always jokes up his sleeves. He will be greatly missed around Speedway Auto Mall.
-Jay.
Chuck Numbers
December 23, 2017
Edward Mecum was my Uncle Ed and I spent a lot of time with he and my Aunt Shrley as a youth. Uncle Ed was bigger than life. My parents worked very hard but I wouldn't say that it seemed they loved their work. In contrast, Uncle Ed got up every day and put on a fashionable suit and tie and enthusiastically embraced his work, which he clearly loved. That had a great impact on me and I remember being about 7 years old and deciding that whatever I did when I grew up I wanted to wear a tie and to love my work. I have followed that path and am eternally grateful for his influence. I also recall going into the kitchen one evening and watching my Uncle Ed cut a slice of chocolate cake. He then put the cake into a glass and poured milk on it and then ate it with a spoon! It was the strangest thing to me but I copied him. As I was scraping the delicious frosting mixed with milk off the inside of the glass I thought this man is a genius! I often eat cake this way to this day and think about my Uncle Ed.
Chuck Numbers
DEBBIE Toole
December 15, 2017
Eddie was one of the finest men I ever met. I have so many fond memories of him. He will truly be missed.
carol berglund
December 15, 2017
I stopped one day at speedway and mr. and mrs. mecum happened to stop by too. This was a couple of years ago. I was just looking and mr. mecum told the salesperson to give me a good deal as he overheard I was a farmer's wife. What a nice thing to do for someone he'd never met. So sorry for your loss.
Douglas Lombardo
December 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the entire Mecum family. Thank our Lord for welcoming Edward home and may he Rest In Peace.
Douglas Lombardo
JR Wills
December 14, 2017
I am Very Sorry for Your loss
Guy Vena
December 14, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Mecum family.... He will be missed... Honor him and his memory by living life to the fullest....
James(RED) Cavanaugh
December 14, 2017
A great man was Eddie a mentor to many very respectable and what a LEGACY he has left behind You will be missed by so many family,friends,business associates I first met Eddie through my father and in Woodstock,Il when I was just 12 yrs old and later when I was just out of the military in the early 1970's we ran into each other at a auto auction I eventually worked with him and Norma Akelstad while looking for full time employment.You will be missed God bless you for all the advice and mentoring you offered me you will not be forgotten.GODSPEED to you my friend and my prayers to the family.
Louis Savaglio
December 14, 2017
Dana & The Mecum Family Please accept my condolences on the passing your father & patriarch of your family, He lived life to the fullest. R.I.P.
jerry berton
December 14, 2017
Dana
so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. i hope the fond memories you have of your times with him will over time help heal your sorrow of his passing.
jerry
Nick Shutkas
December 14, 2017
To: The Mecum Family for Ed Senior, Patriarch
Beloved mentor and great friend, you will be missed.
Psalm 23:4
The Shutkas & Juhre Families
Gary and Muffy Bennett
December 14, 2017
We are so very sorry to learn of Edward's passing, and can't imagine how devastated the Mecum family must be. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shelby Hastert-DeFilippis
December 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to Dana and the Mecum family.
Sheila Bridges
December 13, 2017
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My prayers go out to Dana and the entire Mecum family.
December 12, 2017
My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers, Isaiah 59:1.
Craig Kallenbach
December 12, 2017
I will always remember Mr. Mecum as a kind and generous man. So glad to have known him and his family.
December 12, 2017
Dana sorry to hear about your dad's passing he will be missed. Tom Howarth
John Leggero
December 12, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Mecum Family. Senior was strong influence and mentor to many in the Business that he mastered. Rest in peace ..
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