Obituaries

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"...

Aug 25, 2023

Karl Laxfoss Howardson Sr, 82, of Marseilles, formerly of Seneca, passed away August 25, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

He was born December 23, 1940 in Reykjavik, Iceland to Gudny Aalen Johannesdottir and Havardur Karl Reimarsson.

Karl moved to the United States from Iceland in 1959 on a work visa to pursue...

Aug 25, 2023

Robert J. Pillion, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 30, from 4:00 until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A fire department walk through will take place at 4:30 pm and Knights of Columbus service at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, August 31,...

Aug 15, 2023

James Ostrem, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 1:00 until 3:00pm. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00pm. Private family burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

James was born February 11, 1939, in Harding, IL, to Elmer and Virginia...

Aug 15, 2023

Robert "Bob" Cupples, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 18, from 10:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Bob was born...

Aug 15, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Hayes, 50, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa after a courageous battle with cancer.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, August 19, from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Aug 10, 2023

Faith McNamara, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and Emergency Department nurse, passed away at home on August 10th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She spent her last days surrounded by friends and family.

Faith was born to LeRoy and Arnette Lowman on the day after Christmas in 1958 and was the baby of...

Aug 6, 2023

Hugh "Alex" Alexander Hicks, 72, of Morris, IL, passed away at his home in Morris on August 6th, 2023.

A private burial will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Hugh was born May 25, 1951, in Ottawa IL, to Clement and Helen (Alexander) Hicks.

He served in the United States Army and was...

Jul 31, 2023

Gary M Woods, 67, passed away peacefully July 31, 2023, at his home in Phoenix. Born November 6, 1955, Gary was the middle child of three children born to Bernard and Darlene (Donahue) Woods who were proud and hard-working third generation farm family in Ottawa, Illinois.

Gary was an avid athlete who participated in most sports during...

Jul 30, 2023

Francis "Jerry" Lewis, 78, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be Friday, August 4, at Ottawa Funeral Home from 4:00 until 6:30 pm. A funeral ceremony will follow at 6:30 pm with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.

He...

Jul 26, 2023

Andrew C. Adams, 15, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

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

Andrew was born January 19, 2008, in Ottawa, IL, the son of Kathleen Scott.

He attended Shepherd Middle School and...

Jul 25, 2023

Barbara Anne Thompson, 79, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 31 from 9:00 until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am at St. Columba Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.

Barbara was born January...

Jul 24, 2023

Janice Kauzlarich, 92, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 1, from 10:00 until 11:30am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:30am at the funeral home with Pastor David Ufkes officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Jul 24, 2023

James O’Kelly Magoonaugh Jr. died peacefully on July 24th, 2023 at his home.  James (Kelly) was born to James O’Kelly Magoonaugh Sr. and Velma (Bounds) Magoonaugh on December 9, 1938.  He attended St. Francis grade school and Ottawa Township High School.  Kelly owned and operated Magoonaugh’s Mowing Service for 46 years. He served in the Navy as a Seabee...

Jul 23, 2023

Dorothy Marie (Williams) Schiffgens, 88 – dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend – passed away at her home in Ottawa, Illinois on Sunday, July 23, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born to Jesse and Sarah (Egan) Williams on September 25, 1934. She was born and raised in Streator, IL attending Streator High School...

Jul 16, 2023

Marilyn Isabelle McLennan, 86, of Serena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be Friday, July 21, from 6:00pm until 7:00 pm at Community of Christ Church, 2768 N 3350th Rd., Marseilles, IL 61341. A funeral ceremony will follow at 7:00pm, with Pastor Tami Perryman officiating.

Jul 11, 2023

Mary Ann was born in Ottawa, IL, on July 4, 1943, and journeyed home on July 11, 2023. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was the daughter of Hugh and Sue Travi. She attended Saint Francis Grade School and Marquette High School, and graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in Nauvoo, IL. Mary Ann worked...

Jul 11, 2023

Mark Anthony "Moses" Grammer, 66, of Naplate, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 15, from 10:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home with military honors. All that attend the visitation and funeral are asked to wear their favorite...

Jul 10, 2023

Leo Duane Orvis, 68, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

A celebration of life open house will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2023 starting at noon at the Ottawa Knights of Columbus Hall; 401 W. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350. Cremation rites have been entrusted to...

Jul 9, 2023

Leanne Marie Baker, 62, of La Salle, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 12, from 4:00 until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, July 13, at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with Fr. Jeff Windy...