Edward C. Botts, 67 of Mendota passed away on November 5, 2019 in OSF St. Paul hospital, Mendota after a brief illness. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be from 9-11am on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Schwarz Funeral Home. A Memorial service will follow at 11am in Schwarz Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Ed was born on February 12, 1952 in Princeton, Illinois to John and Ruth (Olsen) Botts. He graduated Mendota High School in 1970. During his work career he was with Motor Wheel until their closing, and was then a forklift driver for RR Donnelly. He belonged to the V.F.W. Post # 4079 Auxiliary. In his free time Ed loved fishing, playing horseshoes, and Euchre. Ed is survived by: one son: Eddie (Amber) Botts of Earlville; one daughter: Kelly (Kevin) Thurman of Davis Junction; 5 grandchildren: Geofry Gann, Gared Botts, Kelsie Thurman, Gracie Botts and Abbie Botts; one great granddaughter: Arya Gann; long time companion: Stacy Olesen of Mendota; his cat Scooter; and special family members: Heather Sharpe Polk, Kyle Dirksen and Denny Dirksen. He was preceded in death by: his parents, one brother: John Botts, and one grandson: C.J. Parker. Memorials may be directed to V.F.W. Post # 4079.