Obituaries

Lucy James Demoss

Nov 13, 2023

Lucy James DeMoss, the daughter of Matthew and Megan (Jessen) DeMoss was born silently into the world on Monday, November 13, 2023.

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

She is survived by her parents, Matt and Megan DeMoss; her sister, Quinn Louise DeMoss; her twin brother, Liam Robert DeMoss; her...

Donald Walter Stuedemann

Nov 6, 2023

Donald Walter Stuedemann, 90, known to most as “Grandpa Don” died peacefully at Morris Hospital on November 6, 2023 surrounded by more loved ones than should be allowed in a hospital room. Don was the Patriarch of a large, devoted family who looked to him for guidance & support. He naturally gained the affection of others with his irreverent...

Aurelio Peña

Nov 6, 2023

Aurelio Peña, 86, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 9, from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Aurelio was born August 7,1937, in Mexico City to Alfonzo and Rufina Peña. He married Rosemary...

Cara Graham

Nov 5, 2023

Cara Graham, 81, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Aperion Care in Marseilles.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, November 8, at 10:30am at St. Columba Church. Burial will take place at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Cara was born July 31,...

Lawrence John Ott

Oct 31, 2023

Lawrence Ott, 68, of Cherry, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Private burial will take place in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Lawrence was born October 23, 1955, in Utica, IL, to Harold and Carol (Schafer) Ott.

He worked for 43 years as an electrician at...

Frances "Frannie" Neurohr

Oct 18, 2023

Frances M. "Frannie" Neurohr, 99, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at La Salle County Nursing Home.

Visitation will be from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home on Monday, October 23. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30am at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Fr. Nicolas Wilson officiating. Entombment will take place...

Joann Mae Richardson Neil

Oct 14, 2023

JoAnn Mae Richardson Neil, 88 years old of Ottawa passed away on Saturday, October 14 surrounded by her four loving daughters. Visitation will be Thursday, October 19 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Ottawa Funeral Home. A mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Columba Church in Ottawa with Fr. Nicolas Wilson officiating. Burial will...

Marie Monheim

Oct 11, 2023

Marie Monheim 68, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at St.Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, IL. with her brother by her side.

Visitation will be at the Ottawa Funeral Home on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 pm at St. Columba Church officiated by Monsignor...

Marcella Weygand

Oct 4, 2023

Marcella Weygand, 88, of Naplate, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at La Salle County Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 6, from 10:00am until 12:00noon at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 12noon, at the funeral home. She will be entombed in the Shrine of...

Susan Carrier

Sep 30, 2023

Susan Carrier, 66, of Mark, IL, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home.

Susan was born November 24, 1956, in Ottawa, IL, to Claude and Alberta (Crisman) Odum. She married John Carrier on June 9, 2000 in Marseilles, IL.

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Patricia Perrot

Sep 27, 2023

Patricia A. Perrot, 93, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

Visitation will be from 12:00pm until 1:00pm on Friday, October 20, at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Patricia...

Ronald Slafer

Sep 26, 2023

Ronald Slafer, 79, passed away on September 26, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his family and friends at his side.

Visitation will be Monday, October 2 from 10:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 1:00pm, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. David Daniel officiating. Burial with military...

David Ross

Sep 25, 2023

David Dare Ross, 77, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A private graveside burial will be held on Friday at Oakwood Memorial Park.

David was born on May 16, 1946, in Streator, Illinois to Muriel (Sipe)...

Robert Vonruden

Sep 22, 2023

Robert VonRuden, 87, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 28, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, at St. Columba Catholic Church, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at...

Vivian Maierhofer

Sep 19, 2023

Vivian Maierhofer, 94, of Seneca, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the family farm surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 24, from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 25, at 11:00am, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with...

Jorge Galvez

Sep 14, 2023

Jorge Galvez, 53, of Ottawa, entered the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be Monday, September 18 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 19, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will follow...

Sean Mettille

Sep 13, 2023

Sean Mettille, 42, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Aperion Care in Marseilles.

Private burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Ellen Myre

Sep 9, 2023

Ellen Louise (Peterson) Myre, 77, passed away in Ottawa, IL on September 9, 2023. She was born January 4, 1946 in Morris, IL to Robert and Lovina (Sutton) Peterson.

Ellen married her Seneca High School sweetheart, Art Myre, Jr., on August 23, 1963.  The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Ellen graduated in 1987...

Sandra Peterson

Sep 9, 2023

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sandra Diane Peterson on September 9th, 2023.  She was born on September 8th, 1942 and passed peacefully at the age of 81.

Sandra is survived by her son, Scott Peterson  and her brother, William Serandos. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Doris Serandos and...

Sharon Martin

Sep 8, 2023

Sharon Martin, 83, of Seneca, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Sharon was born June 11, 1940, in Kewanee, IL, to and Ruby . She married Charles "Jim"...