Richard F. (Rick) Mejia, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away of natural causes on April 25, 2022, at age 85, at a hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
Rick was born July 16, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to Jesus and Agustina (Mendez) Mejia. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in Chicago, joined the U.S. Army, and was honorably discharged. Rick graduated from DePaul University with an MBA. Rick worked as a tax accountant and was an enrolled agent of the IRS.
Beloved husband of the late Geraldeen “Geri” (nee Goralczyk) Mejia. Devoted father of Sally (Jaime), Scott, Tammara, and Linda. He is survived by three brothers, Dan (Rose), Sam (Lydia), Joe, and a sister, Mary Cunningham, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, Jaime Jr. (Joanna), Christopher, Phillip, Amanda, and great-grandchildren, Trinity, Elaina, Carmelo, and Emiliano.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Agustina, wife Geri, sister Angelina, brother Louis, brother Robert, sister-in-law Rosemary, brother Ramiro, sister-in-law Lillian, brother-in-law Dick Cunningham, and niece Sarah Cunningham.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home – Burbank, 7909 State Road, Burbank, Illinois. The funeral mass is at 9:30 a.m. May 5, 2022, at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 8000 Linder Avenue, Burbank, Illinois followed by Interment at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois.
McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL, is in charge of the local arrangements. For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities
