Obituaries

Jun 25, 2024

Rosalee "Lee" Shafer, 85, of Streator (formerly of Villa Park), IL, passed away on June 25th, 2024 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Lee was born January 26, 1939 in Denver, Colorado to Marian Boyd and Eva Norkis.

She worked at Zenith as an Accountant for many years. Lee was also involved in the local Jaycees and...

Jun 23, 2024

Robert "Bob" "Bama" Stoudt, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 26, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, June 27, at 10:30am, at St. Columba Church. Burial will follow at...

Jun 21, 2024

Sharon Kay (Mayhall) DeCoursey, age 83, of Ottawa Il, felt Gods arms around her and heard him whisper “Come to Me” on June 21, 2024.  Sharon is survived by her children Jeff (Debbie Longest) of Ottawa, IL; Tim (Michelle) of Lewis Center, OH; grandchildren, Bailey (Kiefer Hock) of Nashville, TN; Maxwell of Columbus, OH; and brother, Larry (Bonnie) Mayhall,...

Jun 20, 2024

Judith R. Norris, 79, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away June 20, 2024, at Christ Advocate Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, June 29,  2024 at St. Patrick’s Church in Ottawa with Monsignor Philip D. Halfacre officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Ottawa...

Jun 19, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Knott, 70, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Aperion Care in Marseilles after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Larry was born March 10, 1954, in Ottawa, IL, to Lawrence and...

Jun 18, 2024

Charles "Chip" Steep, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Visitation will be Friday, June 28, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A second visitation will take place on Saturday, June 29, from 10:00am until 11:00am, at the chapel at Pleasant View Lutheran Home. A...

Jun 17, 2024

It’s with our deepest sorrow that we share the unfortunate passing of our dear Carol. Surrounded by her loved ones, Evelyn “Carol” Hensley fell asleep in death at the age of 87 on Monday, June 17th, 2024. Carol, as she liked to be called, was born January 22, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents Pauline & Fred “Shorty” Riddle....

Jun 14, 2024

Russell James Martin of Bradenton, Florida passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 87.  Russ was born November 14, 1936, the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Bartlett) Martin.

Russ was a longtime resident of Seneca before retiring and moving to Bradenton, Florida. Russ was a veteran of the United States Army having...

Jun 5, 2024

Nancy Sovern Peffley, 90, of Ottawa passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  Born August 1, 1933, in Lafayette, Indiana she was the daughter of William M. and Ruth C. (Swoverland) Sovern.  She graduated from Goshen High School, Goshen Indiana in 1951 and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri graduating in 1953 with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts....

Jun 4, 2024

Richard M Young, 69, of Marseilles, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Jun 3, 2024

Mary Bower, 96, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at  The Pavilion of Ottawa with her family by her side.

Visitation will be Monday, June 10, from 9:30am until 11:30am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 9:15am prior to the visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00pm, on...

Jun 1, 2024

Annette Walters, 70, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 5, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held from 10:00am until the time of service on Thursday, June 6,...

May 31, 2024

Marion L. Kahon, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held on June 15, at Ed's home, time will be announced on his facebook. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Marion was born August 1, 1939, in Flint,...

May 30, 2024

Pearl Ann (Brownfield) Scherer, 87, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with her loving family by her side.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, June 8, at 10:30am, at St....

May 20, 2024

Anita Marlene (Mann)Wegrzyn, 85, of Oglesby, IL, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2024 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Anita was born November 7th, 1938, in Marseilles, IL, to Herbert Thomas Mann and Martha Willy Johnson . She married Robert Wegrzyn on June 1st, 1991 in Morris, Illinois.

Anita enjoyed art, writing children stories, and gardening....

May 16, 2024

Mary Beth Barton, 72, of Ottawa, IL, passed away peacefully at Pleasant View. Mary Beth was born January 28, 1952, in Toledo,Ohio to RP Lynott and Mary Jay. She married Jim on August 31st, 1980 at Starved Rock. She worked at the Community Hospital in Ottawa. She was a member of the Illinois Valley Weavers Guild and she and...

May 8, 2024

Lori Ann Girard, 53, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, May 17, at 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. John Nordstrom officiating. Burial will...

May 8, 2024

Larry Dean Kane Sr., 75, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

A graveside service will take place at 10:00am at St. Columba Cemetery on Monday, May 13. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Larry was born July 17, 1948, in Springfield, IL, to...

May 7, 2024

Karl Laxfoss Howardson Jr, 55, of Seneca went to be with his Lord and Savior May 7, 2024, after a brief illness.

He was born March 17, 1969 in Ottawa to Carol Anne Howardson and Karl Laxfoss Howardson Sr

Karl went to Seneca High School playing football all 4 years and graduated class of 1988....

May 2, 2024

Michael S. Farrell, 65, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 8, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 5:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Michael was born March 29, 1959,...