Obituaries
Nancy Vercolio
Nov 16, 2025
Nancy Vercolio(née Kerestes)
Nancy Vercolio, of Liberty Village in Streator, passed away peacefully on November 16. She was born on May 16, 1938, in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Alberta (Orrison) Kerestes.
Nancy married the love of her life, Dominic Vercolio, on May 23, 1959, in Streator. Together they made their home in Ottawa, Illinois, where they raised...
Beverly "Bev" Hart
Nov 16, 2025
Beverly "Bev" Hart, 85, of Ottawa, formerly of Geneva, Batavia, and Rock Falls, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A Rosary will be prayed by the Catholic Daughters at 9:00am. Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Francine Jensen
Nov 11, 2025
Francine Marie Jensen, 79, of Ottawa, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 17, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am on Monday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.
Francine...
Anthony Rehor
Nov 10, 2025
Anthony Joseph Rehor III, 67, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
Anthony was born July 17, 1958 in Aurora, IL to Anthony Joseph and Deloris (Heminover) Rehor Jr. Anthony graduated high school a year early, and went to serve in the United States...
Brian Wolf
Nov 10, 2025
Brian Christopher Wolf, 42, of Ottawa, formerly of Denver, CO, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025.
Brian was born October 14, 1983 in Hazel Crest, IL to Henry "Hank" Wolf and Kathrin Thompson. He was a tremendous athlete and played hockey in high school. He attended Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago where he earned his culinary degree. He had a passion for...
Lois Rosborough
Nov 9, 2025
Lois Maurine Rosborough, age 99, passed peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, November 9th at Pleasant View Lutheran Life Communities in Ottawa. A Celebration of Life service will be December 30, 2025, 10:30am at the Chapel at Pleasant View, 505 College Avenue, Ottawa with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30am. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.
Lois was born...
DeAnn Lalla
Nov 6, 2025
DeAnn Morris Lalla, born February 1, 1965, to Earl (Ike) and Phyllis Morris, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 peacefully at her home following a courageous battle with bile duct cancer.
Raised in Lockport, Illinois, DeAnn graduated from Lockport High School in 1983. Shortly after, she moved to Florida with three close friends, beginning a journey that led her to form...
James Hicks
Nov 1, 2025
James "Jim" Melvin Hicks Jr., 75, of Normal, formerly of Ottawa and Spring Valley, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00pm at the funeral home with Pastor Debra Wenger officiating. Cremation rites will be entrusted to Ottawa...
Beverly M Pearson
Oct 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Beverly M. Pearson
February 5, 1936 – October 27, 2025
Beverly Pearson (née Tibbles), age 89, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Pavilion of Ottawa. Born in Streator, Illinois, in 1936, Beverly made her home on the South side of Ottawa beginning in 1955—a place she dearly loved for the rest of her...
Adella McGeorge
Oct 27, 2025
Adella June McGeorge, 82, of Seneca, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, from 10:00am until 11:00am at Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00am. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
Adella was born July 19, 1943 in Babcock, WI...
Deborah Miller
Oct 26, 2025
Deborah “Debby” Jean Miller, 76, passed away on October 26th, 2025, at Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa. Cremation rights were provided by Ottawa Funeral Home of Ottawa. Debby was born on July 20, 1949 in Ottawa IL to Robert and Doris (Howell) Babcock growing up in Marseilles. She married Gary Eugene Miller, originally from North Dakota, last residing in...
Douglas Carder
Oct 22, 2025
Douglas Ray Carder, 75, of La Feria, Texas, formerly of Utica, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025. Born to Roy and Dula Mae (Dawson) Carder on August 16th, 1950, Douglas leaves behind a legacy of selfless love and devotion.
A visitation for Doug will be held on October 29, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home....
Jane Mucci
Oct 21, 2025
Jane Ellen Mucci, 95, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home with her daughters by her side.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, at 10:30am at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.
Jane...
Donald H Shannon
Oct 18, 2025
Passed away October 18, 2025 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center--Peru, Illinois. Don was born May 18, 1942 in Pontiac, Illinois to Raymond and Mary (Mulera) Shannon.
Don served in U.S. Air Force proudly. In 1967 he married Ann Rita. They were blessed with daughter, Michelle, and son, Michael Shannon.
He is survived by 2 grandsons Ryan and Michael Dabrowski, 2 sisters...
Charles Geiger
Oct 11, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Geiger, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in La Salle.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be follow at 11:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.
Chuck...
Charon Bappert
Oct 8, 2025
Charon Ann Bappert of Ottawa, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, at the age of 63, at Arc at Streator Nursing Home in Streator, IL, in the company of her daughter. Charon was the youngest of eight children, born in Chicago, IL, on December 9th, 1961, to Donald and Charlotte (Mundt) Nielsen.
Charon looked forward to gatherings with family...
Christina Markiewicz
Oct 3, 2025
Christina M. Markiewicz, 43, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at her home.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. A funeral ceremony will follow at 4:00pm, with Pastor Brian Bullock officiating. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
Christina was born October 25, 1981 to Robert and Connie (Mohkovic) Wawerski. She...
Deborah Nicklin
Sep 29, 2025
Deborah Lynn Nicklin, 69, of Naplate, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
Deborah was born August 30, 1956 in Ottawa, IL to Ronnie and Beverly (Applebee) Stapple. She owned and operated the Bargain Box in Ottawa and later in Streator for many years. She also worked as a...
Kathleen Petersen
Sep 27, 2025
Kathleen Petersen, 72, of Serena, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Sandwich Nursing and Rehab.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A prayer service will follow at 4:00pm. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.
Kathleen was born February 14, 1953, in Ottawa, IL...
Andrew Trowbridge
Sep 26, 2025
Andrew Wayne Trowbridge, 71, of La Salle, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at the Marseilles Church of the Nazarene, 1292 Morris Rd., Marseilles, IL 61341. A funeral ceremony will take place at 2:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
Andrew was born...
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