Timothy Mershon passed away on Friday December 30, 2011. Born December 14, 1954 to Robert & Doris Mershon in Rochelle, IL. He served in the US Air Force and later worked as an Millwright LU 1056. He had many pleasures in life but none greater than his family and friends. Predeceased by his father Robert Mershon, bother Kevin Mershon and daughter Dusty Mershon. He is survived by mother Doris Mershon of Rockford; brother Dennis Mershon of Cherry Valley; sister Melanie (Dave) Smith of Janesville; daughter Andrea Mershon of OH; son Scott Mershon of FL; daughter Samantha Mershon (Johnson) of AZ; and 5 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Cherry Valley at 2:00PM on Jan 7, 2012 and a reception will follow at Salamone's Restaurant next door.