Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Sep 23, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Johnson, 76, of La Salle, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in LaSalle.

A graveside service will take place at 10:30am on Tuesday, October 7, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered.

Charlie was born May 12, 1949, in Sterling, IL to the late Wayne and Barbara (Lilly)Johnson. Charlie was a...

Sep 21, 2025

Eleanor Mae Eichelkraut, 98, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Pavilion of Ottawa with her family by her side.

Following Eleanor's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Eleanor was born July 22, 1927, in Ottawa, IL to...

Sep 13, 2025

John Joseph Stegman, 86, of Ottawa, IL passed away on September 13, 2025 after a strong two year battle with cancer.

John was born on August 3, 1939 in Morris, IL to Ned and Helen (Connor) Stegman. He graduated from Minooka High School and attended Knox College. He served in the Vietnam War with Army Security Forces from 1962 -...

Sep 13, 2025

Patricia Weygand, 86, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, from 10:00am until 11:30am at St. Columba Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30am with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery.

Pat was born January 25, 1939 in Sandwich, IL...

Sep 1, 2025

Kelly Sue Rick, born November 14, 1983, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025 following a motorcycle accident, at the age of 41.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday September 9, 2025 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, and Wednesday September 10, 2025 from 10:00am-11:00am with services at 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.

Kelly was born...

Aug 30, 2025

Mary Catherine O'Brien, 85, of Ottawa, formerly of Odell, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at The Pavilion of Ottawa. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, from 10:00am until 11:00am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00am with Fr. Ryan Mattingly officiating. Burial will follow in Mt....

Aug 24, 2025

Richard Jeffrey Heisler, 60, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Jeff was born July 23, 1965, in Aurora, IL to Robert and Marcia (Thompson) Heisler Jr. He married Cheryl Gerber on December 20, 1991 at St. Joseph Church in Downers Grove. He worked for over 20 years as a chemical...

Aug 18, 2025

Robert Ray Pobanz (75) of Ottawa, went to be with his Lord on August 18th, surrounded by family in his home, after a short battle with cancer.

Robert was born on January 12 th , 1950, to Otto and Josephine (Lewis) Pobanz, in Morris, IL. He was an Army Veteran, serving from 1968 to 1971 and fought...

Aug 16, 2025

Genevieve Darwish Boyle, 99 years and 10 months, of Ottawa, died Saturday, August 16, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Columba Catholic Church 122 W. Washington St., Ottawa.

Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery following Mass....

Aug 16, 2025

Billie Leslie, 88 of Ottawa, IL passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side. Billie was born August 7, 1937 in Duquion, IL the son of the late Philip and Coriner (Kirkland) Leslie. He married Jeanette Vatland on November 3, 1957 at Freedom Lutheran Church. Together they shared 67 years of...

Aug 14, 2025

Eileen Joyce Bayer, 90, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, at Ottawa Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. A funeral ceremony will follow at 6:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Eileen was born March 12,...

Aug 13, 2025

Thomas John Newbury, 78, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 23, at 1:00pm at St. Columba Cemetery. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Thomas was born June 10, 1947 in Ottawa, IL to William and Harriett...

Aug 10, 2025

Thomas Kelley, age 87, of Seneca, passed away peacefully in his home on August 10, 2025.

Born May 7, 1938 in Genoa City, Wisconsin, Tom grew up with a deep appreciation for the land and had an especially enduring bond with horses. He married the love of his life, Charmaine, November 2, 1957, and they were married...

Aug 10, 2025

Robert M. “Bob” Mays, 64, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Ottawa, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on March 20, 1961 to Robert and Carolyn Mays in Streator. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He built his life around...

Aug 8, 2025

Franklin Eugene Smith, 88, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at The Pavilion of Ottawa, with his family by his side.

Following his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory.

Franklin was born February 21, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Russell and Mildred...

Aug 3, 2025

Laurie Lynn Jessen, 68, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A prayer service will follow at 7:00pm. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a later date.

Laurie...

Jul 30, 2025

Patrick Sean Nagle, 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the home that he dearly loved.  Patrick was born on July 23, 1955 to the late Rosemary (Schwarzbach) and Robert Nagle.  He is proceeded in death by the love of his life and wife of 45 years, Shelly Sue (Holsinger) Nagle and Mary Lynn & Bill Holsinger, brothers...