Elizabeth "Liz" A. (McMahon) Meinert

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Meinert, 69, of Pecatonica, IL, formerly of Roscoe, IL, passed away Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026 at UW Madison Hospital. She was born March 2, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John Garey and Helen M. (Nolan) McMahon. She

was proud to be the 7th child in a large, Irish family, and embraced her heritage. Liz graduated from East High School, class of 1975. Liz married Richard "Rich" Meinert on May 24, 1986 in Rockford, IL. She was honored to be a self-proclaimed Domestic Engineer, and cherished her time raising her children. She was grateful to chaperone school outings, and adventures with her kids’ Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts troops. She was an entrepreneur, and owned her business, "Liz's Home and Office Cleaning Services”, for many years. Liz enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, green beans, and tomatoes. She planned many family camping trips, finding peace in nature, and on the water. She loved her family and friends dearly, and the door was always open. Liz exhibited profound patience, a signature laugh, and a warm hug.

Liz is loved and missed by her husband of 40 years, Rich; children, Kahlie Meinert and Zackary Meinert; siblings, Rose (Randy) Ekstrom, Kathy Adkins, Jim (Rebecca) McMahon, Dan (Kaye) McMahon, George (Candace) McMahon, Joe (Diane) McMahon;

sister-in-laws, Marsha Plasters and Susan Siemens; brother-in-law, Robert (Teresa) Meinert; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and John G. McMahon, brothers John and Michael McMahon, nephew

Dylan McMahon, and mother and father-in-law, Donald and Beverly Meinert, brother-in-laws Paul Plasters, Jerry Siemens, and Ed Adkins.

A memorial visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Pecatonica, 819 Washington St, Pecatonica, IL, 61063 with a celebration of life to begin at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor David Myers officiating. Luncheon

to follow.