ROCHELLE — Bradley G. Mellor, 56, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. on Thursday, May 11, 2017.
He was born on December 25, 1960, in Rochelle, the son of Ernest L. and Mary Kathleen (Rainwater) Mellor.
Brad married Tammy Leigh Misciasci on Oct. 15, 1983 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Rochelle.
He enjoyed woodworking and working as a carpenter. Brad was an active member of the Rochelle Moose Lodge, past chairman of the North Central Illinois Chapter of Ducks Unlimited for over 20 years, and chairman of Delta Water Fowl. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, hunting, four wheeling, and riding his Harley.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Mellor of Rochelle; two children, Wesley (Krystyn) Mellor of Steward and Kelsey (Cody) Crosby of Rochelle; two grandchildren, Dayton and Brynndyl Mellor of Steward; mother, Mary (George) Stultz of Illinois City; two sisters, Beverly (Tim) O’Brien of Rochelle and Yvonne (Craig) Danekas of Rochelle; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Barbara Cox, of Rochelle; and father-in-law, Thomas (Sally) Misciasci of Rochelle.
Brad was preceded in death by his father, Ernest; and brother, William Ross Mellor.
Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Joy Alsop officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Burial will follow at Big Mound Cemetery. Guest book at www.UngerHorner.com.