Stephanie "Dozer" L. Mendoza, 41, of Moline, IL, died Monday, February, 16, 2015, in Moline.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015, at the funeral home. Please feel free to wear Harley-Davidson or black and orange clothing. Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the family.
Stephanie was born on December 7, 1973, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Jesse and Tilli Rivera Mendoza. . She attended Garfield Elementary School, John Deere Junior High School, and was a graduate of Moline High School Class of 1992, where she thoroughly enjoyed working on the class reunion committee. She worked as a trainer and line worker for Aleris in Davenport. Previously, she worked as an over the road truck driver.
Stephanie was a lover of so many things. She loved music, especially Jimmy Buffett, and often quoted her favorite movies. She loved riding her Harley-Davidson and traveling to Hawaii, Baltimore, and Chicago to visit her family. Stephanie was a collector of koozies, always making sure she had one or several for herself and all of those with her. She was a big fan of the Cubs, Bears, Iowa Hawkeyes, Texas Longhorns, and plain Chicago hot dogs.
More than anything, Stephanie loved her friends, family, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Above all, she was a lover of life.
Survivors include her
Parents Jesse and Tilli Mendoza
Brother Jeff Mendoza
Nephews Brent "Bud" and Jacob Mendoza
Niece Katlyn Mendoza
Great nephew Brayden Mendoza
Great niece Faith Mendoza
Special friends Chasity George, Jason Hillyer, and all the special friends in her life - there are too many to name.
Many aunts, uncles, and cousins from both the Mendoza and Rivera families.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark, and her maternal grandmother, Soledad Guerrero.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Wieblers Harley-Davidson for always taking care of Stephanie and her Harley.
Visitation Details
Friday, February 20th, 2015, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Saturday, February 21st, 2015, 2:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory