Obituaries

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...

Sep 7, 2024

Gloria Antoinette Sigler, 98, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Visitation will be Friday, September, 13, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30am on Friday, at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Entombment will be in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at...

Sep 6, 2024

Phyllis Joan Williams passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2024 in Ottawa Illinois at the age of 78. She was born to John & Rita (Walsh) Pillion on April 30th, 1946 in Ottawa Illinois. Phyllis married her best friend Bob Williams in Ottawa at the St. Patrick’s Church on December 11th, 1965. During her life, Phyllis found enjoyment in...

Sep 4, 2024

Mr. Hearn was born October 31st, 1930 to Guy B. and Ethel May Hearn in Paducah, Kentucky. He married Madge P. Korff on June 26th, 1955 in Evansville, Indiana.

He served in the Army as a paratrooper with the famed 11th Airborne during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955.

He was a graduate of Indiana State...

Sep 3, 2024

Joan Adams, 92, of Ottawa, formerly of Wilmington, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Following Joan's wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Joan was born May 21, 1932, in Elliott, IL, to Bernice and Marceline (Logan) Goad. She married Charles...

Sep 2, 2024

Nicholas ‘Nick’ Vavaroutsos, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home in Sparta, Greece.

Nick was born November 30, 1932, in Sparta, Greece, the 3rd of 6 children born to Elias and Evangelia Vavaroutsos. He emigrated from Sparta to Ottawa in 1951 along with his father and two older siblings.

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Sep 1, 2024

Joseph Lubshina, 73, of Ottawa, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Joe was born to Eveline and Joseph Lubshina. He married Sandra (Cook) Lubshina on January 18, 1990, and became a loving father to her two children,  Velana (Gerding) Huntington and Ericka Gerding.  Joe's wife preceded him in death on September 2, 2010....

Aug 30, 2024

Roger Gary Stortz, 78, of Elmwood, IL, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Carle Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 5, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Roger was born April 2, 1946, in Ottawa, IL, to...

Aug 22, 2024

Seferina M. Jarigese, 91, of Ottawa, died Thursday, August 22nd, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care Center of Joliet.

The visitation will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on Tuesday August, 27th from 9-11AM with prayers at 11AM. The Funeral Ceremony will follow at the funeral home at 11AM with Monsignor Meridian officiating. The graveside service...