Barbara Lou Mehrkens 83 of Henry, IL passed away 12:45 A.M. April 23, 2023 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL.

Graveside services will be 11 AM May 22, 2023 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL with Rev. David Dunlap officiating. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Henry Community Ambulance Service or Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. 

Barbara was born September 7, 1939 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Evart and Elverta (Gerbracht) Taylor. She married Ronald Eugene Mehrkens May 21, 1960 in Chenoa, IL. He passed away September 19, 2019.

Survivors include her children, Tami (Bill) Dobbels, Kewanee, IL; Dawn (Gordy) Aldridge, Downs, IL; Todd (Becky) Mehrkens, Clinton, IL, daughter-in-law, Brenda Mehrkens, siblings, Connie (Gary) Leake, Lexington, IL; Darvin (Mary) Taylor, Hoopeston, IL, 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Michael.

Barb was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lacon, IL. Barb loved to travel to Florida for the winter with her husband. She enjoyed working in her garden and taking care of her koi fish. Most of all Barb loved spending time with her family. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com