Obituaries
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,...
Kamee Frazier
Apr 30, 2026
Kamee Leah Frazier, 66, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at her home. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory. Kamee was born January 20, 1960, in Ottawa, IL...
Karen Bank
Apr 27, 2026
We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Karen Louise Bank on April 27, 2026, at the age of 62. Karen was born on August 19, 1963, in Naperville, IL, the beloved daughter of Edwin and Shirley (Scott) Bank.Karen was deeply devoted to her family and friends, whose lives were brighter for having known her. Generous in spirit and...
Michele Eisert
Apr 26, 2026
Michele Eisert, 77, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at her home in Marseilles.A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 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 Calvary Cemetery.Michele was born Sep 19, 1948 daughter of the Michael...
Jeri Ann Foster
Apr 23, 2026
Jeri Ann Foster, 74, of Seneca, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. Following Jeri's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Jeri was born April 24, 1951 in Des Moines, IA to Dale and Ruth (Bailey) Porter. She married Timothy "Tim" Foster...
Daryl Fay Hoyt
Apr 20, 2026
Daryl Fay Hoyt, 86, of Marseilles, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 27, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12:00pm. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date.
Daryl was born July 26, 1939 in Iowa...
Shawn Phillip Evinger
Apr 18, 2026
Shawn Phillip Evinger, 50, of Ottawa, passed away April 18, 2026. Shawn was born July 20, 1975 to John and Gayle (Gibson) Evinger.
Judith A Walsh
Apr 16, 2026
Judith "Judy" Ann (Bruck) Walsh, 87, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Pavilion of Ottawa with her family by her side.Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, April 24, at 11:30am at St. Columba Church. Burial will follow in St....
Dolores "Dee" Murphy
Apr 15, 2026
Dolores "Dee" (Blakely) Murphy, 92, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Pavilion of Ottawa with her family by her side.A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22 from 9:00am until 10:30am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba...
Sue Coleman
Apr 12, 2026
Sue Ann Coleman, 80, formerly of Morris, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, April 17 at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Seneca. Sue was born May 4, 1945, in Marseilles, IL to...
Leontae D Petty
Apr 12, 2026
Leontae Dewayne Adonis Petty, 1 Month and 19 days, went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2026.A visitation will be held on Monday, April 20, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chicago.Leontae was born February 24,...
Edward Joseph Martin Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Edward Joseph Martin Jr., 95, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Pavilion of Ottawa with his family by his side.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 17 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be private at St. Columba Church. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a...
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