Obituaries

Phillip  F. Socha

Phillip F. Socha

Jan 2, 2010

Phillip F. "Eldorado" or "Cicero" Socha, 62, of Wedron, IL, formerly of Cicero, passed away Saturday, January 02, 2010 at his home. Ottawa Funeral Home oversaw the cremation. Phillip was born February 7, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Zita (Mylinec). He married Tammy Kalousek on December 24, 1991 in Chicago, IL. Phillip was a Medic while serving...

Gerald  F. Broadus

Gerald F. Broadus

Jan 1, 2010

Gerald "Jerry" Broadus of Rockford, Illinois died on January 1, 2010. Jerry was born on May 25, 1945 to Barney and Isabel Broadus in Ottawa, IL. Jerry is survived by his wife, Joanne; two daughters, Jennifer (Tim) , and Kathy; a son, Mark (Tiffany); two granddaughters, Brittany and Molli Jo; three sisters, Bette (Earl) Taylor, Susan (Bill) Gleeson, and...

Bruce  R. Laatz

Bruce R. Laatz

Dec 29, 2009

Bruce R. Laatz, 62, of Ottawa, IL passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center. Ottawa Funeral Home oversaw the cremation. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday January 2, 2010 2:00 pm at Duffy's in Utica. Bruce was born March 24, 1947 in Ottawa, IL to Clarence and Lenore (Ballard) Laatz. he went...

William  Van Cleave

William Van Cleave

Dec 29, 2009

William Van Cleave, 72, of Seneca, passed away Tuesday December 29, 2009 at Morris Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the St. Patrick's Church in Seneca with the Rev. John Coss officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 - 6:00 PM Friday at Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery...

George  R. Myer

George R. Myer

Dec 26, 2009

George R. Myer, 90, of Evenglow Inn, Pontiac, for the past four years, formerly of Seneca, passed away Dec. 26 at BroMenn Healthcare Center in Bloomington. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home in Seneca with the Rev. Michael Hillyer officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at...

Frances Brust

Frances Brust

Dec 26, 2009

Frances (Less) Brust, 88, formerly of Ottawa, died Saturday, December 26, 2009, peacefully in her home at Cumberland Heights in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Visitation will be Friday January 15th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Cemetery...

Madelyn Shanley

Madelyn Shanley

Dec 21, 2009

Madelyn Shanley, 93, of Ottawa, IL passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at Pleasant View. Funeral Services will be 4:00 PM Wednesday, December 23, at Ottawa Funeral Home with the Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 PM at Ottawa Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at a later date. Madelyn was born December...

Fred  W. Tress

Fred W. Tress

Dec 21, 2009

Fred W. Tress, 81, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Ottawa Funeral Home with the Rev. Lisa Hadler officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Wednesday, December 23, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Entombment will be in the Shrine of...

Margaret  H. Inlow

Margaret H. Inlow

Dec 1, 2009

Margaret H. Inlow, 88, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Saturday December 5, 2009 at St. Columba Church with Fr. Ray Guthrie officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 - 11:00 AM Saturday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later...

David Gray

David Gray

Nov 30, 2009

David A. Gray, 50, of Ottawa, IL, died, Monday, November 30, 2009 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Friday, December 4, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi, with the Msgr. Jerome Ham officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 pm, Thursday, December 3, 2009 Prayers at 5:00...

Emma  Lashley (Argubright)  Olson

Emma Lashley (Argubright) Olson

Nov 26, 2009

Emma J.(Argubright) (Olson) Lashley, 85, of Mendota, formerly of Ottawa, IL passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009, at Heritage Manor in Mendota. Graveside services only will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa, IL. Arrangements were entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Emma was born November 13, 1924 in Marseilles, IL to Roy and Fannie...

Vera Small

Vera Small

Nov 25, 2009

Vera R. Small, 94, of Ottawa, Il., died, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at St. Mary's Church, with the Rev. Lourduraj Ignatius, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday at Ottawa Funeral Home, with prayers...

Genevieve Chaney

Genevieve Chaney

Nov 17, 2009

Genevieve "Pudge" (Welsh) Chaney, 88, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Manor Court in Peru, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 21, 2009 at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa, with the Rev. Lourduraj Ignatius officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday November 20, 2009 at Ottawa Funeral Home with the...

Joseph  J. Honer

Joseph J. Honer

Nov 17, 2009

Joseph J. Honer, 80, of Ottawa died Tuesday November 17th at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday November 24th at St. Columba Church with the Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 23rd from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Ottawa Funeral Home with prayers at 4:00 and the Knights...

Eleanor  A. Egler

Eleanor A. Egler

Nov 11, 2009

Eleanor A. Egler, 90, of Ottawa, IL, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Ottawa Pavilion. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with the Rev. Douglas Williams officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Seneca. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 on Saturday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Eleanor...

Leola  Marie Orres

Leola Marie Orres

Nov 11, 2009

Leola Marie Orres, 84, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Pleasant View. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Ottawa Funeral Home with the Rev. John Nordstrom officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2009 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park....

John  J. Kuk

John J. Kuk

Nov 11, 2009

John J. Kuk, 92, of Ottawa, IL, died, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at his Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM at Saturday, November 14, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Msgr. Jerome Ham officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 pm, Friday, November 13, at Ottawa...

June  M. Barron

June M. Barron

Nov 7, 2009

June M. Barron, 86, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Pleasant View. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday November 12, 2009 at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa with the Rev. Philip Halfacre officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday November 11, 2009 at Ottawa Funeral Home with prayers at 4:00...

Mary  Katherine Mccormick

Mary Katherine Mccormick

Nov 6, 2009

Mary Katherine McCormick, 96, of Ottawa, IL, died, Friday, November 6, 2009 at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Wednesday November 11, 2009 at St. Patrick's Church, with the Rev. Philip Halfacre officiating. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday November 10, 2009 at...

Josephine  M. Thompson

Josephine M. Thompson

Nov 4, 2009

Josephine M. Thompson, 92, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Wednesday November 4, 2009 at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 PM Saturday November 7, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Rev. Jerome Ham officiating. Visitation will be from 11-12:30 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, prior to services.Burial will be in...