In light of recent events, we have decided to modify our practices here at Ottawa Funeral Home. It is very important to us that we keep everyone, families and employees, safe and healthy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following are the guidelines based on the current government orders:
The CDC and local Health officials have minimized the restrictions on funerals. Despite that, we do ask that masks still be worn!
Every family member we assist is part of our family at Ottawa Funeral Home, and we understand the importance of grieving. Grief does not stop in the midst of a pandemic, and we will work with each and every family through their grieving process. Those individuals in our care will remain in the safe and caring hands of the funeral home during this time.
It takes an entire community to come together at a time like this. Reach out to your loved ones and friends during their time of loss, and remember you are not alone.
From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate everyone following the rules and keeping each and every one of us safe. We would also like to thank everyone for their patience and kindness as we navigate this trying time together.
As more information becomes available, we will update our website and Facebook page. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns please call the Ottawa Funeral Home at 815-433-0300.
Sincerely, Nelson and Karen Nussbaum
Updated: 11/23/2021
All Obituaries
Pauline Hefler Ottawa
Pauline Hefler, 69, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home in peace.
A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, January 21, 2022 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Pauline was born June 21, 1952, in Ottawa, IL, to David and Marie (Stoudt) Hill. She married Gary Hefler on July 7th, 2007. She was a graduate of Marquette...
Pauline Hefler, 69, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home in peace.
A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, January 21, 2022 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. David...
Joseph L. Jankowski, 97, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his daughter's home surrounded by loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Columba Church, Ottawa, IL.with Rev. Gregory Jarzombek OSB officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 16, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery with...
Joseph L. Jankowski, 97, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his daughter's home surrounded by loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial...
Brian Boam Ottawa
Brian Boam, 40, of Darien, IL, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, from Covid complications.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am on Saturday, January 15 at St. Columba Church, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am, prior to services on Saturday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.
Brian was born June 19, 1981, in Palos Heights, IL, to Robert and Nancy (Nimocks) Boam....
Brian Boam, 40, of Darien, IL, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, from Covid complications.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am on...
Kenneth Brown Harding Il
Kenneth Brown, 88, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Friday January 7, 2022 at LaSalle Co. Nursing Home.
Prayer services will be at 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 12 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Fr Gary Caster officiating. with Military Services. Visitation will be 2-4 on Wednesday at Ottawa Funeral Home. The burial will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, Burial will be at a later date.
Kenneth was born July 12, 1933, in Harding, IL, to Charles Brown and Jennie (Claypool) Brown. He married Anna Mae...
Kenneth Brown, 88, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Friday January 7, 2022 at LaSalle Co. Nursing Home.
Prayer services will be at 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 12 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Fr Gary...
Margaret Louise Dropek (née Farmer) was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 26, 2021 at the age of 99.
Marge will be interred at Marseilles Riverview Cemetery with a family graveside dedication. A celebration of life will be held at Marseilles United Methodist Church on Marge’s 100th birthday anniversary; March 27th, 2022 at 2 PM.
She was born on March 27, 1922 to Herman and Mary Estelle Farmer and was the youngest of six children. Marge’s early years...
Margaret Louise Dropek (née Farmer) was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 26, 2021 at the age of 99.
Marge will be interred at Marseilles Riverview Cemetery with a...
Michael Maskel Marseilles
Michael P. Maskel, 60, of Marseilles passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, January 11 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Mortenson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm, Monday, January 10 at Ottawa Funeral Home. He will be buried at Oakwood Memorial Park.
Mike was born September 11, 1961 in Ottawa to Patrick and Joyce (Hogue) Maskel. He attended Marseilles Elementary School...
Michael P. Maskel, 60, of Marseilles passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, January 11 at Ottawa...
Syble L. Hindmon, 92, of Marseilles passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
Private family services will be held. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Syble was born May 19, 1929 in Selmer, Tennessee to Oscar and Burchie (Holmes) Hopkins. She married Otis Hindmon on April 10, 1947; they were married for 41 years before his passing on May 1, 1988.
Syble loved to cook and try new recipes. She enjoyed sewing and...
Syble L. Hindmon, 92, of Marseilles passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
Private family services will be held. Ottawa Funeral Home has been...
Gary Tuftie Ottawa
Gary Tuftie, 77, of Ottawa passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am on Monday, January 10 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with a prayer service following. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park with military honors.
Gary was born February 10, 1944, in Freedom Township, IL, to Fremont and Gladys (Thorsen) Tuftie. He was a proud member of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He married...
Gary Tuftie, 77, of Ottawa passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am on Monday, January 10 at Ottawa Funeral...
Dianne "Rose" Alcorn Ottawa
Dianne "Rose" Alcorn, 74, of Ottawa passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.
Rose was born September 11, 1947, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Theresa and Gilbert Wagner. She was adopted and raised by Daniel and Mary Dominick. Rose married Dean Alcorn on March 12, 1980 in Ottawa, and they...
Dianne "Rose" Alcorn, 74, of Ottawa passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later...
Robert Timm Ottawa
Robert "Coach" Timm, 75, of Ottawa passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11am, Wednesday, January 5 at the funeral home, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. He will be laid to rest in St. Columba Cemetery.
Bob was born on July 3, 1946 in Ottawa to Ed and Marian (Marek) Timm. He attended Ottawa Township High School and went...
Robert "Coach" Timm, 75, of Ottawa passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Ottawa...
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