Iva Jean Mesnarich

Iva Jean "Jean" Mesnarich, nee Wayland, 88, of Freeburg, IL, died December 29, 2024, in Freeburg, IL. She was born February 17, 1936, in Ava, IL.

She is survived by her children Roger Mesnarich and Pamela Nagel; daughter-in-law Gayle Mesnarich; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brother Jack (Carol) Wayland, Don (Linda) Wayland, and Ron (Ruth) Wayland; sister-in-law Johanna Wayland; brother-in-law Ron Russel; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Mesnarich Sr.; son Robert E. Mesnarich Jr.; parents James Leslie and Addie (nee Pulcher) Wayland; mother and father-in-law Mildred and Sylvester McCarthy; brother Bill Wayland; and sisters Joann (Walter) Byerly and Betty Russel.

Iva was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IL. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and was a great cook.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Donor's Choice

Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Monday, January 6, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
9 AM to 10 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:
10 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
     Rev. Brian Downs officiating
Interment will immediately follow at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo, IL