Obituaries
Charlotte Dilley
Jul 14, 2026
Charlotte Lorraine Dilley, 61, of Ottawa, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at her home.A celebration of her life will be held on August 6, 2026. Time and location will be updated when it's available. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.Charlotte was born June 6, 1965 in Ottawa, IL to Samuel and Priscilla (Bell) Dilley. She was...
Kristien Ainsley
Jul 5, 2026
Kristien Joan Ainsley, 71, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru.A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 9:00am until 10:30am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00am at St. Columba Church. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral HomeKristien was born March 23,...
David Henneke
Jul 5, 2026
David Henneke, age 78, passed away on July 5, 2026. David was born in Ottawa, IL, to Frederick Henneke and Jean (Scidmore) Henneke.He was raised on the family farm alongside his father, where he developed a lifelong appreciation for farming and agriculture. David enjoyed raising registered Hereford cattle and took great pride in caring for them.
David worked for Bord Warner...
JoAnn Leslie
Jul 1, 2026
JoAnn Leslie, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 11, at 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.
JoAnn was born...
Kay Smith
Jun 25, 2026
Kay Smith, age 79, passed away on June 25, 2026.
Kay was born in Ottawa, Illinois, to Weirrick and Angelie Smith. She earned her bachelor's degree in cosmetology and had a love for horses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Weirick and Angelie (Walker) Smith; her brother, Roger Smith; and her great-niece, Alexis Smith.
She is survived by her nephew, Joshua Smith;...
Karen A. Husted
Jun 21, 2026
After a silent, tough-fought battle with cancer, Karen Angela Husted, 65, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the ones who love her dearly. She leaves behind a legacy of fierce strength, deep love, and unforgettable joy.
First and foremost, Karen was a cherished daughter to Anita and Gerald Stevens. But the role that brought the absolute greatest joy to...
Robert Bastian
Jun 15, 2026
Robert (Bob) K. Bastian, 70 of Ottawa, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Serenity Estates of Morris after a lengthy illness.A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 5:00pm. Burial will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery...
Albert Hettel III
Jun 15, 2026
Albert William Hettel III, 44, of Marseilles, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery.Albert was born April 17, 1982 in Ottawa, IL...
Wayne Anderson
Jun 14, 2026
Wayne A. Anderson, 82, of Seneca, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Wayne was born September 1, 1943 to Carl A. and Joanne T. (Vicich) Anderson at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL. He was a 1957 graduate of St. Patrick's Grade School in Seneca, and a graduate of Seneca Township High School in 1961. He...
Gail Stegmann
Jun 12, 2026
Gail E. Stegmann, 63, of Seneca, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home. A celebration of her life will take place Saturday, June 27, at from 1:00pm until 5:30pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 300 E Union St., Seneca, IL 61360. A service will take place at 5:30pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Osborne-Nelson...
James Tri
Jun 4, 2026
James Leo Tri, 73, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Niles, IL.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 12, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery...
Theresa Schott
May 25, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Theresa Schott on May 25, 2026 in Ottawa, Illinois. Theresa was born July 24, 1961 to David and Marie (Stoudt) Hill in Ottawa. Theresa was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother; she will be greatly missed.A visitation will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Ottawa...
Gary Lewis Smith
May 24, 2026
Gary Lewis Smith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 19, 1945, to Edward Smith and Delores McCoullough Smith, Gary lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and deep love for his family. He married Gail Battistelli on December 7, 1962, and together...
Frederick Alva Conner
May 17, 2026
Frederick Alva Conner, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. Frederick was born in Ottawa, Illinois on January 9, 1942 to Charles and Laura (Kruft) Conner.A visitation will take place at Ottawa Funeral Home on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on Saturday, May 23,...
Sharon Saager
May 9, 2026
Sharon Sarah Saager, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.A visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 6:00pm. Cremation rites will follow and burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a later date.Sharon was born...
Margaret Theresa Green
May 9, 2026
Margaret Theresa Green, 77, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery. Margaret was born August 24,...
Donald Fox
May 5, 2026
Donald Samuel Fox, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL.A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 12:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a later date.Donald was born September 15,...
Gary Ocepek
May 4, 2026
Gary L. Ocepek, 80, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, May 4, 2026, at home under the loving care of his family.
Gary, son of Joseph and Betty (Conrad) Ocepek, was born on May 29, 1945, in Ottawa. On November 1, 1975, he wed Shelli Peterson at Saint Patrick's Church in Ottawa, a union that would span fifty cherished...
Edwin Pitstick
May 1, 2026
Edwin J. Pitstick, 89, of Ottawa, entered eternal life on May 1, 2026.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 10:30am at St. Columba Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.
"Ed" or "Eddie" was the youngest...
Karen Marie Inman
Apr 30, 2026
Karen Inman, 88, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at La Salle County Nursing Home in Ottawa.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.
Karen was born on April 25, 1938,...
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