Harriette Herkert Obituary (1948

Harriette Herkert, 77, of Pontiac, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at her home in Pontiac, Illinois. Memorial Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 E Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764. Mass will follow at 12:00 P.M. also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Joseph Baker will be officiating. Burial will be at Southside Cemetery in Pontiac, Il. immediately following Mass. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac has been entrusted with the arrangements. Harriette was born on July 31, 1948, in Moscow, Idaho. She was the daughter of Robert DeBolt Sr. and Martha Lucille (Williams) Rediger. She is survived by her two sons, David Herkert of Pontiac, Il. and Darren Herkert of Goreville, Il; her seven grandchildren, Sierra, Kelsey, Katelyn, Madyson, Seth, Dominik, and Abbigal; her three great grandchildren; her three brothers, William Rich, Robert DeBolt Jr. and Roy DeBolt; her three sisters, Virgina (Robert) Smith and Kathy Cole, and Sue Menennga; a sister-in-law, Pat Difiore of Chicago, Il., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter-in-law, Monika Herkert. Harriette lived in Charleston SC, Key West FL, and Indian Head Maryland in her childhood before moving to Pontiac in 1959. Harriette was Threshermen’s Reunion Queen 1965. She is a graduate from Pontiac Township Highschool Class of 1967. She was Married to Les Herkert of Chatsworth, Il. for 18 years. She worked for Livingston County for over 30 years from 1980-2011 as Office Manager and secretary for the Sheriff's department and Judge Frank. She was a direct descendent of the Williams family who owned the Williams Mill in Pontiac. She was a member of the Junior women's club of Pontiac. She taught water aerobics, loved playing Bridge and Scrabble. She was a kind soul to all who needed help or was hurting or suffering. On Easter of 2025, Harriette was confirmed into the Catholic faith at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pontiac. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Harriette’s name may be made to her family. Online condolences may be made to the family at calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.