Ronnie L. Stillwell, Sr.

Ronnie L. Stillwell, Sr., 60, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his home. Funeral Service for Ronnie will be 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. David Kipfer of St. Columba Church officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to services on Friday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date at St. Columba Cemetery. Ronnie was born September 3, 1952 in Ottawa, Illinois to William Stillwell and Elizabeth Hornbeck. He married Michelle Kostman in Ottawa on December 10, 1971. He was an avid Cubs, Bears, and Bulls fan. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; his mother, Elizabeth Hornbeck; one son, Ronnie Stillwell, Jr.; one granddaughter, Angela Ross; two brothers, Kevin (Kerri) Stillwell and Tom (Danna) Stillwell; one sister, Roxanne (James) Torres; a step brother, Mike Hornbeck; a step sister, Terri Temple; and his special furry friends, Chulo, Gidget, Peanut, Miah, and Blanca. He was preceded in death by his dad, William Stillwell; two brothers, Jerry Stillwell and Steven Stillwell; and a son, Chad Stillwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe and Rick Navarro, Josh and Seth Stillwell, Larry and Mike Ruiz, Jim and Jeremy Torres, Tom Quinn, Darrin Lietka, and Paul Heerman. Memorials may be directed to the family.