Obituaries

Oct 27, 2025

Adella June McGeorge, 82, of Seneca, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, from 10:00am until 11:00am at Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00am. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Adella was born July 19, 1943 in Babcock, WI...

Oct 26, 2025

Deborah Miller, 76, of Odell, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Oct 22, 2025

Douglas Ray Carder, 75, of La Feria, Texas, formerly of Utica, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025. Born to Roy and Dula Mae (Dawson) Carder on August 16th, 1950, Douglas leaves behind a legacy of selfless love and devotion.

A visitation for Doug will be held on October 29, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home....

Oct 21, 2025

Jane Ellen Mucci, 95, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home with her daughters by her side.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, at 10:30am at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.

Jane...

Oct 18, 2025

Passed away October 18, 2025 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center--Peru, Illinois. Don was born May 18, 1942 in Pontiac, Illinois to Raymond and Mary (Mulera) Shannon.

Don served in U.S. Air Force proudly. In 1967 he married Ann Rita. They were blessed with daughter, Michelle, and son, Michael Shannon.

He is survived by 2 grandsons Ryan and Michael Dabrowski, 2 sisters...

Oct 11, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Geiger, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in La Salle.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be follow at 11:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.

Chuck...

Oct 8, 2025

Charon Ann Bappert of Ottawa, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, at the age of 63, at Arc at Streator Nursing Home in Streator, IL, in the company of her daughter. Charon was the youngest of eight children, born in Chicago, IL, on December 9th, 1961, to Donald and Charlotte (Mundt) Nielsen.

Charon looked forward to gatherings with family...

Oct 3, 2025

Christina M. Markiewicz, 43, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at her home.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. A funeral ceremony will follow at 4:00pm, with Pastor Brian Bullock officiating. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Christina was born October 25, 1981 to Robert and Connie (Mohkovic) Wawerski. She...

Sep 29, 2025

Deborah Lynn Nicklin, 69, of Naplate, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Deborah was born August 30, 1956 in Ottawa, IL to Ronnie and Beverly (Applebee) Stapple. She owned and operated the Bargain Box in Ottawa and later in Streator for many years. She also worked as a...

Sep 27, 2025

Kathleen Petersen, 72, of Serena, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Sandwich Nursing and Rehab.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A prayer service will follow at 4:00pm. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.

Kathleen was born February 14, 1953, in Ottawa, IL...

Sep 26, 2025

Andrew Wayne Trowbridge, 71, of La Salle, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at the Marseilles Church of the Nazarene, 1292 Morris Rd., Marseilles, IL 61341. A funeral ceremony will take place at 2:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Andrew was born...

Sep 23, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Johnson, 76, of La Salle, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in LaSalle.

A graveside service will take place at 10:30am on Tuesday, October 7, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered.

Charlie was born May 12, 1949, in Sterling, IL to the late Wayne and Barbara (Lilly)Johnson. Charlie was a...

Sep 21, 2025

Eleanor Mae Eichelkraut, 98, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Pavilion of Ottawa with her family by her side.

Following Eleanor's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Eleanor was born July 22, 1927, in Ottawa, IL to...

Sep 13, 2025

John Joseph Stegman, 86, of Ottawa, IL passed away on September 13, 2025 after a strong two year battle with cancer.

John was born on August 3, 1939 in Morris, IL to Ned and Helen (Connor) Stegman. He graduated from Minooka High School and attended Knox College. He served in the Vietnam War with Army Security Forces from 1962 -...

Sep 13, 2025

Patricia Weygand, 86, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, from 10:00am until 11:30am at St. Columba Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30am with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery.

Pat was born January 25, 1939 in Sandwich, IL...

Sep 1, 2025

Kelly Sue Rick, born November 14, 1983, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025 following a motorcycle accident, at the age of 41.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday September 9, 2025 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, and Wednesday September 10, 2025 from 10:00am-11:00am with services at 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.

Kelly was born...

Aug 30, 2025

Mary Catherine O'Brien, 85, of Ottawa, formerly of Odell, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at The Pavilion of Ottawa. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, from 10:00am until 11:00am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00am with Fr. Ryan Mattingly officiating. Burial will follow in Mt....

Aug 24, 2025

Richard Jeffrey Heisler, 60, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Jeff was born July 23, 1965, in Aurora, IL to Robert and Marcia (Thompson) Heisler Jr. He married Cheryl Gerber on December 20, 1991 at St. Joseph Church in Downers Grove. He worked for over 20 years as a chemical...

Aug 18, 2025

Robert Ray Pobanz (75) of Ottawa, went to be with his Lord on August 18th, surrounded by family in his home, after a short battle with cancer.

Robert was born on January 12 th , 1950, to Otto and Josephine (Lewis) Pobanz, in Morris, IL. He was an Army Veteran, serving from 1968 to 1971 and fought...

Aug 16, 2025

Genevieve Darwish Boyle, 99 years and 10 months, of Ottawa, died Saturday, August 16, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Columba Catholic Church 122 W. Washington St., Ottawa.

Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery following Mass....