Obituaries

Nov 11, 2024

Wesly Franklin Stohr, 79, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church, 622 W Jefferson St, Ottawa, IL 61350. A funeral ceremony will follow at 12:00noon at the church with Rev. David E. Daniel officiating....

Nov 7, 2024

Wayne Dale Corcoran, 96, of Ottawa, IL, passed away peacefully November 7th, 2024 at the La Salle County Nursing Home with his family by his side.

The visitation will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on Thursday November 14th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The service will follow at 11:00 am with Father Justin Ramza officiating....

Nov 6, 2024

Thomas Francis Varney, 72, of Utica, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home in Utica.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10, from 2:00pm until 3:30pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 3:30pm with Chaplain Joe Nasvytis officiating. The family asks for everyone to wear their favorite Bears or...

Nov 1, 2024

Brent Valdez, 45, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He was born January 26, 1979 to Ruben and Brenda (Robinson) Valdez of Ottawa.

He is survived by his mother, Brenda Sauer; his brothers, Justin and Brandon Valdez; his children, Trent, Taylor, Ruben, and Julian; his girlfriend and long time companion, Tabitha...

Nov 1, 2024

Vaughn Michael Hauser, 35, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2024.

A funeral mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in Ottawa, IL. Burial service will follow at St. Columba Cemetery.

Vaughn was born August 21, 1989, in Aurora, IL, to Scott...

Nov 1, 2024

Gloria W. (Ekstrom) Gregor, 96, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away on November 1st, 2024.

Gloria was born January 31st, 1928, in Wasco, Illinois, to Frederic and Ellen (Steele) Ekstrom. She married Clifford Charles Gregor on September 10th, 1949, in Lily Lake, Illinois.

She spent most of her life caring for and then traveling to see...

Oct 24, 2024

Ann Marie Day, 97, of Ottawa, passed away October 24, 2024 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Ann was born...

Oct 24, 2024

John Lenac Jr., 70, of Grand Ridge, IL, passed away October 24th, 2024 at home with his family by his side.

A Christian Celebration of Life will be held at Heritage Christian Center on November 2nd at 12PM with Pastor Debra Wenger officiating. The Luncheon will follow at the church. Visitation will be from 10-12PM. Burial will...

Oct 20, 2024

Maria Rose (Juchniewiez) Durdan, 72, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on October 20th, 2024 at her home after battling Type 1 Diabetes for almost 63 years. Maria was born November 25th, 1951, in Ottawa, IL, to Edward and Rosemary (Brusca) Juchniewiez.

She attended St. Columba School and Marquette High School. She graduated from Ottawa High School in...

Oct 20, 2024

Sherri Bossen, 56, of Mendota, IL, passed away surrounded by family on October 20th, 2024 at the Morris Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sherri was born August 3rd, 1968, in Joliet, IL, to Don and Carla Jean (Lawrence) Walton.

She worked at Starved Rock Media as...

Oct 16, 2024

Judy Whitney passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center.  A private memorial will be scheduled at a later date.  Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Judy was born on May 4, 1947 in Joliet, IL to Glen and Jane (Finkle) Whitney.  She graduated from High School in Logan’s...

Oct 15, 2024

Kenneth R. Wisbrock, 82, of Sheridan, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery, IL at a later date. Kenneth was born September 8, 1942, in Aurora, IL, to Frances George and Anna Mary (Plese) Wisbrock. He married Lorelei "Lori"...

Oct 15, 2024

Harold Mercker, 66, of Ottawa, IL, passed away October 15th, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.

A visitation will be Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home.

Harold was born July 7th, 1958, in Ottawa, IL, to Raymond and Connie (Treen) Mercker.

He worked at...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald "Jerry" Eich announce his passing on October 3, 2024, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family at the Pavilion of Ottawa.

Visitation will be held on Saturday October 12th from 10-11:30AM at the chapel at Oakwood Memorial Park. A funeral ceremony will follow at...

Oct 2, 2024

Pamela Carlson, 79, of Sheridan, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 2nd, 2024.

Pamela was born April 22nd, 1945, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Fred E. Carlson and Arlene Anderson.

She worked at The Jesse Brown VA as an RN. She was also the nurse manager for over 20 years. Pam was a member of The Zoning...

Sep 24, 2024

Janet L. Simon, 93, of Ottawa, IL, passed away September 24th, 2024 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.

The visitation will take place Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Ottawa Funeral Home. At 11:00 am the prayer service will be officiated by Pastor Jennifer Amy-Dressler. On October 2nd, at 10AM there...

Sep 24, 2024

Chad Allen Elliott Abram, 34, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home....

Sep 21, 2024

Raymond E. Voyles, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at La Salle County Nursing Home.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September, 24, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Bill Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Ottawa Avenue Cemetery at 1:00pm on Wednesday,...

Sep 13, 2024

Donald Ondrey, 69, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on September 13th, 2024 at his home in Ottawa with his wife by his side.

Donald was born November 19th, 1954, in Hawthorne, California, to John and Jean (Harris) Ondrey.

He was a man of many passions, with the love of his life always by his side....

Sep 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Dustin Lee Brewer on September 8, 2024, at the age of 45. Dustin's sudden departure has left his family and friends in deep sorrow, and he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Born on May 1, 1979, to Sheila K. Brewer, Dustin...