Katie Mennenga, age 19, of Chicago, previously of Fulton, Illinois, went to join the Lord Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Threshold Living Center, Chicago. A visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, followed by a service at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Ron Johnston officiating. Katie was born March 18, 1994 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of James and Stacy (Pleuss) Mennenga. She was living at the Threshold Living Center, Chicago and working toward receiving her High School diploma. Katie fought through many daily challenges in her life. She leaves behind her mother, Stacy Mennenga of Savanna; her father, James Mennenga of Fulton; two brothers, Dakota Pleuss of Savanna and Steven Mennenga of Fulton; and several aunts and uncles.