Lillian Roether

Lillian F. Roether, 101, a long-time resident of Ottawa passed away Friday, February 2, 2018. Funeral service will be 1:30 pm Friday, February 9, 2018 at Oakwood Memorial Park. Her visitation will be 1:00 - 1:30, prior to services, at Oakwood Memorial Park. Lillian was born November 23, 1916 to Peter and Marie Carrier of Ottawa. Lillian married Lester C. Burrows of Ottawa June 29, 1934; he preceded her in death. They had a son, Lester E. Burrows, who resides in Rock Falls, Illinois. She later married James W. Roether, of Hennepin, Illinois on July 12, 1947; he also preceded her in death. They spent their entire married life in Dayton Township, Ottawa. Lillian and James also had a son, David, who preceded her in death in July 2017. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Peter and Mariel; her brothers, Harold, Bill, and Richard; and her sisters, Elma and Loretta. She was a life long member of First Baptist Church in Ottawa. She is survived by her son, Lester E. Burrows of Rock Falls; her brother, George Carrier of Mountain Home, AR; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; as well as several nephews and nieces.