Donald E. Nettleton

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Posted 7/5/17

MENDOTA - Donald E. Nettleton, 76, of Mendota died July 5, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Rockford.

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Donald E. Nettleton

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MENDOTA - Donald E. Nettleton, 76, of Mendota died July 5, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Rockford.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Larry Sheaves officiating. Cremation rites will follow the services. Interment will be at Restland Cemetery, Mendota at a later date. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at the funeral home.

Don was born Nov. 28, 1940 in Belvidere to Clarence Jr. and Mildred (Northrup) Nettleton. He married Myrna Funkhouser on July 14, 1963 in Belvidere. She preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 1987.

Survivors include one son, Kevin (Deb) Nettleton of Mendota; one daughter, Cindy Nettleton Malach of Mendota; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Kenneth (Wallie) Nettleton of Belvidere; nieces and nephews; and good friend, Lorraine Blaser.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; one sister, Lois; and his stepfather, Elmer Woods.

Don was a graduate of Belvidere High School. He was employed as a supervisor by Hart-Carter, Mendota from 1973 until 2006. He was a member of the Mendota Moose Lodge.

Memorials may be directed to the family.