Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

Larry Bastian, 83, of Marseilles, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 with his children and grandchildren by his side.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home

Larry was born October 6, 1940, in Ottawa, IL, to Ralph and Mae (Severson) Bastian. He married Donna Jean Harden on October 15, 1981 in Ottawa, IL....

Mar 25, 2024

Madge Patricia (Korff) Hearn 89, passed away peacefully at her Cabin Livin’ residence in Hennepin, Illinois on Monday March 25th. She had suffered from various health challenges as well as some dementia in recent months. Her passing frees her of these earthly pains and moves her on to her new home as a resident of heaven.

She...

Mar 25, 2024

Lyndle "Lindy" Ator Jr., 76, of Morris, IL, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Morris Hospital.

Visitation will be Friday, March 29, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00pm. Private burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Seneca.

Lindy was born June 23, 1947, in...

Mar 22, 2024

Nancy (Sizemore) Armstrong, 87, of Ottawa, passed away March 22, 2024 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

Nancy was born May 13, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Levi and Clara (Agee) Sizemore. She married Lester Armstrong on May 1, 1959 in Chicago. He passed away December 3, 1982.

Nancy worked at Ottawa Community Hospital prior to...

Mar 16, 2024

Nancy (Askim) Pratt, born September 13, 1946 in San Rafael, California, passed away on March 16th at the age of 77. She married her husband Mack Pratt on December 27, 1977. Nancy worked for the Ottawa Elementary School District for many years before moving on to own and operate The Little store in Ottawa with the help of her...

Mar 15, 2024

Jeanette Doris Krueger Howie, 76, of Ottawa, was called home to Jesus on Thursday, March 15, 2024 at LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa.

She was born January 8, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Willard and Doris (Schulz) Krueger. Jeanette grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. She graduated from Deerfield High School in 1966.  And moved...

Mar 15, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Walsh, 87, of Serena, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday, March 20, at Ottawa Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation from 9:00am until 10:00am on Thursday, March 21, at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial...

Mar 13, 2024

Darla Pratt born July 20, 1980 passed away March 13th at age 43. Darla was born in Ottawa to Mack and Nancy (Askim) Pratt and was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School, class of 1998. During her life Darla enjoyed making friends and spending as much time as possible with them. She sought the experience of life and...

Mar 10, 2024

Timmey Richard Hicks, 65, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully, March 10, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet, surrounded by loved ones.

Tim, affectionately known as “Hicksey” was born on February 9, 1959, to Clifton and Catherine (Eich) Hicks in Ottawa, Illinois.

Hicksey was well known in the community for his commitment to youth sports,...

Mar 10, 2024

Joanne Elizabeth Stortz, 89, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 15, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 16, at 10:30am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. There will be...

Mar 9, 2024

Rickie Daniels, 66, of Sauk Village, IL formerly of Seneca, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Franciscan Hospital in Dyer, Indiana.

Visitation will be Monday, March, 18, from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm at the funeral home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will follow in Mt....

Mar 8, 2024

Howard "Randy" Clemens, 68, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Morris Hospital.

Private services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Randy was born July 12, 1955, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to John and Norma (Meintel) Clemens. He married Catherine Thorne on January 26, 1980 in Joliet,...

Mar 7, 2024

Mary Elizabeth "Marybeth" Engel, 83, of Serena, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, from 10:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Aux Sable Grove Cemetery at a later...

Mar 3, 2024

Fred E. Carlson, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his home.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 9, from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 1:00pm, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Fred was born December 24, 1938, in...

Mar 2, 2024

James "Kaker" DeBernardi Jr., 96, of Naplate, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at La Salle County Nursing Home with his family by his side.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00am until 10:30am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be in...

Mar 1, 2024

Joni "Joan" Marie Eich, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home.

A graveside service will take place on Thursday, March 7, at 11:00am, at the chapel at Oakwood Memorial Park. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Joan was born June...

Feb 25, 2024

Leslie Sommer, 64, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 2, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 12:00pm noon, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dick Ewing officiating.  The family requests that all attendees...

Feb 19, 2024

Stephanie Elaine Smith, 35, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Stephanie was born April 15, 1988, in Lancaster, PA, to Allen W. and Stephanie R. (Walter) Smith.

Stephanie graduated from Ottawa High School class of 2006. She went on to horseshoeing school...

Feb 14, 2024

Margaret Einhaus, 86, of Seneca, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the Arc at Dwight with her family by her side.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, from 9:00am until 11:00am at the Seneca United Methodist Church, 121 W Lincoln St, Seneca, IL 61360. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00am at the...

Feb 13, 2024

Michael  "Mike" McGill, 74, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Visitation will be Friday, February 23, from 5:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A private service will follow. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa...