Obituaries
Carmen Torres
Jul 14, 2026
Carmen Torres, née Larez Belisario, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 14th, surrounded by her family.
Carmen was born January 6, 1942, in Venezuela to Sergio Donato Belisario and Maria Leonor Larez. She married Franklin Torres on July 6, 1973, and they shared 40 years of marriage.
Carmen was a devoted homemaker who loved cooking,...
Ronna Fessler
Aug 16, 2026
Ronna Lynn Fessler, 77, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
Ronna was born October 6, 1948, in Ottawa, IL to Emmett and Betty Lou (Wilson) Frye. She married Willis Fessler on April 19, 1969, at the Methodist Church in Ottawa. She enjoyed spending time with her sister, especially going out to...
Francis Kelley
Aug 12, 2026
Francis Kelley, 70, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 15, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held on Sunday, August 16, at 2:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Bill Clark officiating. Burial...
James Freeman
Aug 11, 2026
James Vincent Freeman, 86, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026.Born on June 10, 1940 in Ottawa, Illinois, Jim was the son of George Freeman and Marie (née Schneider) Freeman. He grew up in Ottawa, attending Ottawa High School, participating in track and field. He studied art and art education at LaSalle Junior College and Illinois State...
Raymond Gene Detert
Aug 8, 2026
Raymond Gene Detert, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on August 8, 2026.
Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at St. Columba Church in Ottawa. A second Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral...
Timothy R Feltes
Jul 30, 2026
Timothy Raymond Feltes, 71, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born in Aurora, Illinois on October 13, 1954 to Robert and Jeannette (Wennmacher) Feltes. Timothy married Carol (Urbanski) Feltes in Spring Valley on June 20, 1981. They built a life together in Ottawa, and shared 45 years of marriage. He will be deeply missed.Timothy loved farming...
Sharon Johnson
Jul 29, 2026
Sharon was born in Morris Hospital and was brought to the family farm in Brookfield Township, south of Seneca. This is where she lived for over 60 years with her family until her parents passed, forcing her to leave her beloved farm. She then moved into Seneca, where she made new friendships and developed her talents for baking. Sharon was...
"Woody" Michael Gage
Jul 23, 2026
"Woody" Michael Gage, 70, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life will be held on August 22 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm at the American Legion Dugout.Woody was born on June 13, 1956 in Ottawa, IL to Glen and Dorothy (Gash) Gage. He married Donna Cross on October...
Alan Greene
Jul 20, 2026
Alan Norman Greene, 74, passed away at Goldwater Care Marseilles on July 20, 2026. He was born to John and Catherine (Burke) Greene on January 26, 1952 and graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park. He married the love of his life, Christine Forsythe, on November 9, 1974. Together, they shared a son, Timothy.Alan worked at the Chicago...
Judith Conrad
Jul 16, 2026
Judith Ann Conrad, 83, of Utica, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, July 21, at 10:00am at St. Columba Church. A graveside service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Morris.
Judith was born January 17, 1943...
David M Pierce
Jul 15, 2026
David Michael Pierce, Sr., 62, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. David was born in Ottawa on September 18, 1963 to John "Jack" Pierce and Janet (Bowers) Anderson. A visitation for David will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on Monday, July 27, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. David grew up in Ottawa, and was...
Thomas W Fiesel
Jul 15, 2026
Thomas William Fiesel, 63, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in Ottawa, Illinois. Thomas was born on October 21, 1962 to William and Jean (Edwards) Fiesel. Thomas will be deeply missed.Thomas enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, often spending his time fishing, in his garden, or reading. He loved being with his family, and greatly cherished his nieces and nephews....
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 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the Ottawa Lyon's Club. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Charlotte was born June 6, 1965 in Ottawa, IL to Samuel and Priscilla...
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...
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