James “Jim” Edward Mehlberg, 67, of Fillmore, died at his residence on Oct. 18, 2023.
A memorial service and burial at Glendale Cemetery in Fillmore will be held at a later date. Hough Funeral Home is assisting the family.
He was born in Hillsboro on March 7, 1956. He married Reba M (Hartman) in Litchfield on June 30, 1990, and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2012. He worked at the Nokomis rock quarry and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Fillmore and enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his mother Alice (Garwood) Lindsay; children Robert (Brenda) Mehlberg of Witt and Nia Mehlberg of Litchfield; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth Lindsay of Rushville, Barbara Thompson of Irving, Steve Lindsay of Vandalia, Lisa (Terry) Hancock of Litchfield, Lou (Tim) Plowman of Concord, David (Lisa) Lindsay of Litchfield and Thomas (Lori) Lindsay of Hillsboro.
He was preceded in death by two children, Brian Mehlberg and Ernie Frayer, and one brother Darrel Lindsay.
Memorials may be directed to Shriners Hospital. Condolences can be left at www.houghfuneralhome.com
