Obituaries

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...

Jul 8, 2023

Kathryn Lee Corcoran, 67, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home.

Visitation will be Saturday July 29, 2023 from 9:00 until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.

Kathryn was born January 4, 1956, in...

Jul 2, 2023

James Art Shannon, 84, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8 from 10:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 1:00pm, with Pastor Darin Jones officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery....

Jun 30, 2023

Mary Margaret Nelson, 84, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

Private burial will take place in the Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.

Mary was born May 13, 1939, in Ottawa, IL, to Edwin and Georgian (Chapman) Busch.

She worked for over 40 years as a registered nurse...

Jun 30, 2023

Paul "Jack" Eisert Jr., 85, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 11, at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 12:00pm noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Paul...

Jun 30, 2023

Cheryl Ann Kelly passed away peacefully at her home on June 30th, 2023 following a short battle with cancer.

She was born September 19th, 1958 in Aurora, Illinois to Harold “Sonny” and Carol (Kumpik) Alfredson.  She married Scot Kelly of Marseilles, Illinois on December 14th, 1979.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Scot; her two...

Jun 26, 2023

Roger Dale Jones, 66, of Ottawa passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Aperion Care Marseilles.

Jun 20, 2023

Michael Shumack, 74, of Amboy, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center.

Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Michael was born October 7, 1948, in Chicago, IL, to Michael and Anne (Grepelis) Shumack. He married Sandra Dragunas on November 20, 1971 at St. Rita Catholic Church...

Jun 18, 2023

Mark Allen Mason, 51, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Mark fought his battle against cancer for 11 long months. Despite spending much time in and out of the hospital, he never lost his sense of humor. Throughout his entire journey, he cracked jokes and made silly...

Jun 10, 2023

Charlene Hanrahan, 90, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Aperion Care in Marseilles.

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

Charlene was born June 6, 1933, in Ottawa, IL, to Christopher and Charlotte (Flynn) Kotsonis. She married Paul Bernard....