Donna "Slim" Hilmes's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2025 in Mendota, Illinois

Donna "Slim" Hilmes

May 22, 1947 - January 30, 2025 (77 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

Donna "Slim" Hilmes's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2025 in Mendota, Illinois

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Merritt Funeral Home

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Donna "Slim" Hilmes

May 22, 1947 - January 30, 2025 (77 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

Donna Hilmes Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 30, 2025, at the age of 77, Donna Hilmes of Mendota, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Hilmes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Stanard and Grace Stanard (Petersen). She is survived by: her husband Larry "Bud" Hilmes Jr. of Mendota; her children, De Anna Lyon (Jason) of LaSalle, Don Hilmes (Anna Higgins) of LaSalle and Dawn Washkowiak (Jeremy) of LaSalle; her grandchildren, Justin Lyon (Abbie), Jared Lyon (Vanessa Nikischer), Aaliyah Lyon (Ray Straube), Adrian Hilmes, Alissa Hilmes (Matt Roeder), Lena Hilmes, Eli Washkowiak and Micah Washkowiak; her great grandchildren, Eva, Evelyn, Elsie, Brandon and Scarlett; and her sister Sue Green (John) of Shell Lake, WI. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home



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