Obituaries

Mary Virginia Grant

Mary Virginia Grant

Jan 23, 2026

Mary V Grant, 85, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, January 23, 2026. Mary was born on March 28, 1940 to Alice and James Comparon. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy (Jacqui) Grant of Bradford, Rick Grant of Ottawa, Chris Grant (Eric) of Phoenix Arizona, and one daughter, Alicha Hartman (Mike), of Ottawa;...

Mark Warren

Mark Warren

Mar 14, 2026

Mark Dwayne Warren, 60, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.A celebration of Mark's life will be held on Friday, March 20, at 11:00am at Praise Center Assembly of God Church. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.Mark was born October 3, 1965 in Kankakee, IL to Lyle...

Mary Moreno

Mary Moreno

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Jane (Pellino) Moreno, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at OSF. St Francis Medical Center in Peoria.A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 13, at 10:30am at St. Columba Catholic Church. Burial will be in St....

Charles James White

Charles James White

Feb 28, 2026

Charles James White, 82, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Arc of Streator.Burial with full military honors will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Wednesday, April 8, at 10:30am.Charles was born June 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL to James and Edith (Hoffman) White. He married Barbara Kline on September 2, 2007 at First Presbyterian...

James Bystrzycki

James Bystrzycki

Feb 28, 2026

James John Bystrzycki, 82, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. James was born to John and Helen Bystrzycki in Chicago Heights, Illinois on July 24, 1943.A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home.James was a man of contentment and simple pleasures. He found peace sitting in his rocking chair on...

Adam C. Salazar

Adam C. Salazar

Feb 24, 2026

Adam Christopher Salazar, 37, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 2:00pm on Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will follow the service.Adam was born March 12, 1988 in Joliet, IL the son...

Luella Rose Loveless

Luella Rose Loveless

Feb 20, 2026

Rev. Luella Rose Loveless, a devoted servant of God and an inspiring beacon of faith, was ushered into eternal rest on February 22, 2026, in Peru, Illinois. Born on July 5, 1941, in Broughton, Illinois, Luella was a cherished daughter of John Henry and Mamie May Trout, who have preceded her in death along with her grandparents and four beloved...

Kristy L Swango

Kristy L Swango

Feb 20, 2026

Kristy L. Swango, 54, passed away February 20, 2026. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Brooke Durkee; her mother, Sharon Swango; her brother, Scott Swango; and her sister, Mandy Shields.

A private service will be held. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Benjamin J Bianco

Benjamin J Bianco

Feb 16, 2026

Benjamin James Bianco, 33, of Somonauk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2026.A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00pm. Cremation rites will follow the service.Ben was born July 15, 1992 in Ottawa, IL to John Bianco and Susan Wheeler. Ben loved music....

Linda Lou Carroll

Linda Lou Carroll

Feb 14, 2026

Linda Lou (Kirchner) Carroll returned to her 1st Love (Jesus) on Valentine's Day 2/14/2026. Linda was born October 8th 1938. The first daughter of Ernest and Daisy (McColley) Kirchner in Hanover, Illinois.

Linda found a God fearing husband when she married Arnold (Arnie) Carroll, October 9th 1981. Arnie proved to be a devoted husband, the balance of her life. Linda was...

Armella T Olson

Armella T Olson

Feb 9, 2026

Armella Olson, 98, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, February 14, from 9:00am until 10:15am at St. Columba Church. A rosary will be prayed by the Catholic Daughters at 9:00am. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30am. Burial will be in St....

Dawn Ahearn

Dawn Ahearn

Feb 9, 2026

Dawn Ahearn, 65, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her family by her side.A rosary will be prayed with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 4:00pm Thursday, February 12, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Visitation will follow from 4:30pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Dianna Lynn Reynolds

Dianna Lynn Reynolds

Feb 8, 2026

Dianna Lynn (Lewis) Reynolds, 78, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February, 17 at 2:30pm at Oakwood Memorial Park, with Pastor Bill Clark officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Dianna was born August 31, 1947 in Ottawa, IL to Robert and Iliene (Eide)...

Linda Jones

Linda Jones

Jan 31, 2026

Linda Mae Jones, 73, of Utica, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth in Peru.Private services will be held. Burial will be in Waltham Cemetery.Linda was born July 2, 1952, in Princeton, IL to Lester and Eleanor (May) Schultz. She grew up on a farm and was a lifelong farm girl. She worked as an ICU Nurse...

David Meagher

David Meagher

Jan 20, 2026

David Thomas Meagher, 54, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.David was born June 28, 1971, in Ottawa, IL to Francis and Cheryl (Brewer) Meagher. He worked as a carpenter for Local 195. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed fishing and listening to hard rock music....

Arlene Miller

Arlene Miller

Jan 17, 2026

Arlene (Graham) Miller,96, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Pavilion of Ottawa with her family by her side.A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 23, at 10:30am at St. Columba Church. Burial will follow in St....

Stanley Wawerski

Stanley Wawerski

Jan 15, 2026

Stanley Richard Wawerski III, 74, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.Rick was born on December 30, 1951 in Ottawa, IL to Stan and Shirley (Hawk) Wawerski. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served 2 tours in Vietnam. He was a laborer out of Local 393. He loved...

Gladys Pfau

Gladys Pfau

Jan 15, 2026

Gladys L. Pfau, 99, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 21, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow is St. Columba Cemetery.Gladys was born June 28, 1926 in Deer...

Daniece Frazier

Daniece Frazier

Jan 6, 2026

Daniece Frazier, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Heritage Woods in Ottawa with her family by her side.A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory.Daniece was born on June...

Carole LeBeau

Carole LeBeau

Jan 5, 2026

Carole Ann (Vittone) LeBeau, 82, of Naplate, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at her lifelong family home.A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A eulogy will be shared at 3:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory.Carole was born July 3, 1943 in Ottawa, IL...