LaMOILLE – Douglas Lee Sampo, 38, formerly of LaMoille, passed away May 23, 2025.

Cremation care has been provided by the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. Private funeral services will be held at a later date.

Doug was born May 1, 1987, in Spring Valley, to Dennis and Cathy (McLaughlin) Sampo.

Doug is survived by his sister, Heather (Dan Hunter) Dober of Arlington; nephews, Adam Dober of Peru and Logan Dober of Arlington; uncle Dan (Laura Kessinger) McLaughlin; paternal grandmother, Carol Sampo; aunts Debra Ann King and Donna Alice Clinton; godparents, Lynn and Jim Andrews; and several cousins and many friends.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Cathy Sampo; maternal grandparents, William and Judith McLaughlin; and paternal grandfather, Ronald Sampo.

He was raised in LaMoille and graduated from LaMoille High School in 2005. During his high school career, Doug was a member of the football team. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Arlington.

Contributions in Doug's memory may be directed to The Sampo Family, c/o Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, 800 Monroe St., Mendota, IL 61342. Please visit www.horner-merritt.com to sign the online guest book.