George J. Mehall

George J. Mehall, 70 of Matherville, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Per his request there will be no services with burial in St. John’s Cemetery, Viola, Illinois. Memorials may be left to the Matherville Fire Department. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting the family.

George Joseph was born on January 3, 1951 in Aledo, Illinois to Michael & Elizabeth (Bonick) Mehall. He graduated from Sherrard High School. George retired from Eagles Warehouse, Milan, after 32 years of employment. He also enjoyed working on lawnmowers and clocks. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing guitar and going to the casino.

George is survived by his siblings and spouses: Jim Mehall of New Windsor; Marilyn & David Schwartzkopf of Aledo, IL, and Margie & Bob Docherty of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and very good friends: Tom Slavish, Rick Childs, Jim Lindburg, Tom & Peggy Thompson and many others. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mike Mehall.