MENDOTA - Craig E. Deming, 62, of Mendota passed away Sept. 16, 2019 at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, Mendota.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral and private burial will be at later date. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Craig was born March 2, 1957 in Mendota to Richard and Joyce (Gehant) Deming. He married Becky Stuber on Aug. 12, 1978.

Survivors include by his wife of Mendota; two sons, Chris (Skye) Deming of Ohio and Nick (Julie) Deming of North Carolina; five wonderful grandchildren; three siblings, Beth (Butch Haines) Kerchner of Mendota, Steve Deming of Wisconsin and Sue Deming of Oklahoma; and his mother-in-law, Ellen Stuber.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Pam Boelk.

Craig graduated from Mendota High School in 1975. His most recent employment was with James Hardie, where he was able to complete several certifications. He was known by his neighbors for building skateboards with motors and also model airplanes. He was a member of the Illinois Valley Flying Club. He was known for his enthusiasm for fixing almost anything. Family was very important to Craig. He will be sadly missed by his family.

Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church, Mendota.