Obituaries

Ann  M. Mcalpine

Ann M. Mcalpine

Feb 5, 2012

Anna (Ann) M. McAlpine, 88, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away on February 5, 2012 at Ottawa Pavilion. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Ottawa with Rev. Michael Adrie officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Ottawa Funeral Home with...

Mary Hartman-Wright

Mary Hartman-Wright

Feb 4, 2012

Mary Hartman-Wright, 75, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home oversaw her cremation. Mary was born September 3, 1936 in Decatur, Illinois to Glenn and Margaret (O'Neil) Hartman. She married Thomas H. Wright...

Donald Harke

Donald Harke

Jan 30, 2012

Donald Edward Harke, 66, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Hospital as a complication from lung cancer surgery. Memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 3 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Donald was...

Iliene Lewis

Iliene Lewis

Jan 25, 2012

Iliene M. Lewis, 85, of Terre Haute, Indiana, formerly of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Funeral Service for Iliene will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. prior to service on Monday at...

Charlotte  B. Varney

Charlotte B. Varney

Jan 23, 2012

Charlotte B. Varney, 95, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away January 23, 2012 at Pleasant View. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at St. Columba Church with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 with prayers at 3:45 with the Catholic Daughters in attendance at Ottawa...

Michael  James Loughridge

Michael James Loughridge

Jan 23, 2012

Michael James Loughridge, 54, of El Paso, formerly of Ottawa, passed away January 23, 2012 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service for Michael will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Pastor Kim Glenn officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26,...

Richard Sisson

Richard Sisson

Jan 13, 2012

Richard Sisson, 76, of Ottawa passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at Rivershores Care Center in Marseilles. Ottawa Funeral Home oversaw the cremation.

Leah Killelea

Leah Killelea

Jan 13, 2012

Leah Killelea, 79, of Round Rock, TX passed away January 13, 2012. A memorial mass will be held 10:00am June 12, 2013 at St. Columba Church with Rev. Jules Adator officiating.

Marian  C. Lowman

Marian C. Lowman

Jan 12, 2012

Marian C. Lowman, 90, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Ottawa Pavilion. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Columba Church, with the Rev. Ray Guthrie officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at...

Catherine Corso

Catherine Corso

Jan 11, 2012

Catherine Corso, 72, of Westmont, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2012 at St. Columba Church with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be Monday morning from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at Ottawa Funeral...

Michael Frig

Michael Frig

Jan 9, 2012

Michael Frig, 98, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at Pleasant View. Funeral Service for Mike will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Donton officiating. Visitation will be 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to service on Thursday. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park. Mike was born September 5,...

Gaylon  "Buck" Marek

Gaylon "Buck" Marek

Jan 7, 2012

Gaylon "Buck" G. Marek, 82, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at his home. Mass of Christian burial for Gaylon will be 10:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at St. Columba Church with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 Tuesday, January 10 at Ottawa Funeral Home with prayers at 4:00. He will be...

Bettie  L. Lowman

Bettie L. Lowman

Jan 7, 2012

Bettie L. Lowman, 84, of Ottawa, passed away January 7, 2012 at Ottawa Regional Hospital. Funeral Service for Bettie will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Ottawa. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park. Bettie was born May...

Jurgen Dammann

Jurgen Dammann

Jan 3, 2012

Jurgen E. "Bud" Dammann, 89, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Friday, January 6, 2012 at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Joseph Donton officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 -11:00 prior to services Friday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood...

Donna Aussem

Donna Aussem

Dec 30, 2011

Donna Aussem, 79, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial for Donna will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa, with the Rev. Joseph Donton officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 with prayers at...

Bernadette Benedetti

Bernadette Benedetti

Dec 30, 2011

Bernadette L. Benedetti, 95, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at Pleasant View Luther Home in Ottawa, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Rev. Jules Adator officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Ottawa Funeral Home with...

Edward  J. Facer

Edward J. Facer

Dec 29, 2011

Edward J. Facer, 86, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at LaSalle Veterans Home. Funeral Service for Edward will be Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Ottawa Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Columba Cemetery with Military...

Maecee  Lynn Davis

Maecee Lynn Davis

Dec 29, 2011

Maecee Lynn Davis, newborn daughter of Michael and Sommer (Lewis) Davis, died December 29, 2011 at University of Chicago Hospital. Funeral Service for Maecee was Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. A family gathering took place prior to service on Saturday. She was buried at St. Columba Cemetery. Maecee is survived by...

Jon Waddell

Jon Waddell

Dec 29, 2011

Jon D. Waddell, 50, of Bloomington, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at his home. Memorial Service for Jon will be Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Ottawa Funeral Home. Jon was born September 29, 1961...

Donna Moline

Donna Moline

Dec 28, 2011

Donna Moline, 63, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at St. Francis Church with Rev. Michael Adrie officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Ottawa Funeral Home with prayers at...