Obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Wold went to be with the Lord on February 12th, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. After 18 years, he has lost his battle with cancer.

Jerry was born on August 1st, 1947 to Janice Sampson Wold and Eldon Wold Sr. He married Deborah Brooks on June 30th, 1973.

He graduated from Ottawa...

Feb 9, 2024

Charles L. Anderson, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at The pavilion of Ottawa with his family by his side.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 13, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, February 14, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in...

Feb 7, 2024

Steven George Farlee, 68, of Ottawa, IL, went to be with the Lord on February 7th, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Steve's life will be held on Saturday February, the 17th at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, 114 East Jefferson Street, Ottawa with Pastor Timothy Johnson officiating. Visitation will begin at 9am at...

Feb 1, 2024

Albert "Doc" William Hettel Jr., 77, of Marseilles, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

A rosary will be said on Monday, February 5, at 3:30pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A visitation will follow from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, February 6,...

Jan 30, 2024

Thomas Moore, 53, of Marseilles, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held on March 2, 2024 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm at the American Legion in Marseilles, 571 Rutland St, Marseilles, IL 61341. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Thomas was born September...

Jan 26, 2024

William "Bill" Ganiere, 70, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on Wednesday, February 7, at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 6:00pm at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. There will be a...

Jan 22, 2024

Leslie Roberta Streadwick, 66, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

Private burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Roberta was born March 1, 1957, in Ottawa, IL, to Robert and Martha (Kinkade) Westcott.

Roberta worked at the...

Jan 22, 2024

Perry Raymond Schlink, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 25, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded.

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Jan 21, 2024

Brendin H. Miskell, 39, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 3, from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the American Legion in Ottawa. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Brendin was born February 27, 1984, in Ottawa, IL,...

Jan 19, 2024

Candy Dubach, 55, of Ottawa passed away Friday, January 19, 2024.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 31, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Candy was born April 22, 1968 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of James...

Jan 19, 2024

Janis Walker, 75, of Ottawa, IL, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2024. She was born in Ottawa to Delmar and Marge Henneke on June 10th, 1948. Jan grew up near Serena and attended Serena High School, graduating in 1965. Jan went to college in Chicago at the Ray Vogue Institute. While in Chicago she met the father of...

Jan 14, 2024

Patricia Ann Gist, 82, of Mc Nabb, IL, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

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

Patricia was born May 4, 1941, in Knoxville, TN, to Elmer and Rosey (Davis)...

Jan 13, 2024

Charlene Olle, 95, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

Private services will be held with entombment at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Charlene was born April 7, 1928, in Utica, IL, to William and Jane Fitzgerald. She married Martin Olle on April 24, 1948...

Jan 12, 2024

Nancy M. Hunt (Nee Werenberg) of Norway, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 12th. 2024 at home surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was proceeded in death by Arthur L Hunt whom she married in 1955. She is survived by her four children, Art Jr., Jim (Barb) , Patty (Mike) , and Mike....

Jan 11, 2024

Lee A. Hougas passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at Ottawa Pavilion Nursing Home. She was 99 years old. Born on January 9, 1925 in Ottawa to Joseph and Josephine (Vittorio) Datti.

She was married to Wallace J. (Bud) Hougas on September 3,1976, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2020.

She was preceded...

Jan 10, 2024

Donald "Diz" Rossiter, 92, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in La Salle.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Columba Cemetery at a later date.

Donald was born January 5, 1932, in Ottawa, IL, to Walter Patrick and Emma (Poutre) Rossiter. He graduated from Ottawa...

Jan 6, 2024

Ralph E. Rowe, 83, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

Ralph was born January 16, 1940, in Ottawa, IL, to Richard and Rosalie (Wagner) Rowe. He married Cecelia Rix in 1961. Ralph was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed gardening, fishing with...

Jan 2, 2024

Betty Warren, 84, formerly of Seneca, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at OSF St. Claire Medical Center in Princeton.

Visitation will be on Monday January 8, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 6:00pm with Pastor Kris Zierke officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Betty was born...

Dec 31, 2023

Julian Taylor Smith of Ottawa, IL was born into the arms of angels on Sunday, December 31st at his home.

He is survived by his parents Taylor Price and Caleb Smith; maternal grandparents Amy Schmidt-Price and Anne & Brian Price Sr.; paternal grandparents Sandra & Sam Smith; aunts and uncles Scott Smith, Haydon Price, Brian Price Jr.,...

Dec 30, 2023

Andrew "Jay" Ruger, 55, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a 5 year battle with cancer that he fought with such dignity and bravery.

Visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2024, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 5:00...