All Obituaries

Josephine Wirth, 87, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home. Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date.

Richard L. Hopkins Sr, 75, of Streator Il, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at home with family by his side.  Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory were entrusted with cremation rites. As were his wishes, there will be no services. Rick was born January 20, 1947 in Streator to John and Joyce (Pond) Hopkins. Rick married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Sue "Trish" Salat on July 30, 1966 and they had three children- Richard Jr (David Marshall), Jennifer Joy, and Nancy...

Howard Hougas, 67, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on September 16, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington.  Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Private burial will be at St. Columba Cemetery.  Howard was born November 8, 1954, in Ottawa, IL, to Marvin Hougas Jr. and Gloria Revell. He worked at Thatcher glass factory. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Knights of Columbus and the Catholic War Vets. Howard served our country in the Army, being...

Louis E. Pallai, 77, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 15, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Patrick's Church, on Friday, September 16, at 11:00 am, with Father Gary Caster officiating. Burial will be private.  Louie was born August 11, 1945 to Louis L. Pallai Sr. and Veronica M. (Dubach) Pallai.  Known by all as the...

Kayla A. Alderman, 68, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at her home in Decatur, Illinois. She was born on December 3, 1953, to Kenneth (Knute) and Kay Milus. She attended Marseilles High School, later she attended the College of DuPage and Governor’s State University where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees. On August 15, 1975, Kayla married Charles Alderman from Ottawa. They had a baby, Charles Kenneth, on December 7, 1976. Baby Charlie passed away on...

Raymond G. Perez, 95, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be Friday, September 16 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 17, at St. Columba, with Father Caster officiating. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery. Raymond was born June 8, 1927, in DePue IL, to the late Felipe and Marcus (Garabaldi) Perez. He married Mary A....

Albert "Tony" Arreguin, 54, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022. Funeral Ceremony will be at 6:00 pm on September 16, 2022, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Pastor Erik Bundy officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home before the service. Albert (Tony) was born October 24, 1967, in Ottawa, IL, to Albert "Butch" M. Arreguin and Teresa L. Harmon. He married Laura Brangan on June 15, 2000. Tony was an avid Deadhead and a...

Catherine A. (Hampson) Leach, age 64, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022.  Funeral services and visitation have been held at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial was at Oakwood Memorial Park. Catherine was born June 13, 1958 in Ottawa, Illinois to Dale and Judith (Pierce) Hampson. Catherine was the oldest of five kids, Catherine, Kenneth, Deborah, Linda and Julie.  She was left handed and loved it! She also loved being born on Friday, the 13th! Catherine grew...

Ronald "Chaser" Hill, 79, of Grand Ridge, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022  at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Streator. Memorial Mass will be held Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Mary's of the Field Church in Grand Ridge, with Rev. Henry Sixmund officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00am until 11:00 am, prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with...

Joseph W. Crowley, 88, Of Ottawa, IL died on Friday September 2nd at Aperion Care in Spring Valley, Ill. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday September 6th at St. Columba Church with the Reverend Gregory Jarzombek, OSB officiating.  Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 - 11 AM on Tuesday September 6th at St. Columba Church. Joseph was born Thursday, October 12, 1933 in Ottawa, IL to Joseph A. “Checker” Crowley and...