Obituaries

Kathryn Lee Corcoran

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...

James Art Shannon

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....

Mary Margaret Nelson

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...

Paul "Jack" Eisert Jr.

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...

Cheryl Ann Kelly

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...

Roger Dale Jones

Jun 26, 2023

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

Michael Shumack

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...

Mark Mason

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...

Charlene Hanrahan

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....

Burton J. Hess

Jun 10, 2023

Burton J. Hess, 70, of Seneca, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15, from 4:00 until 7:00pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca. Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, June 16, at 11:00am, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with Fr. Bowan...

Willard "Bill" Mengarelli

Jun 10, 2023

Willard "Bill" Mengarelli, 71, of Seneca, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 16, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home and then from 10:00am until the time of service Saturday. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00am Saturday,...

Alta Ringer

Jun 9, 2023

Alta Ringer, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 14, from 9:00 until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00am with Dion Ringer officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Alta was born January 3,...

Elaine Kay Davis

Jun 7, 2023

Elaine Kay Davis passed away on June 7, 2023 at her home in Ottawa, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old. She was born to Meritt and Ruth (Gernentz) Davis January 10, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois with her twin sister, Lorraine.

Elaine enjoyed Christmas, decorating her home, watching court television shows, shopping at resale shops,...

Patrick Raymond Rosales

Jun 3, 2023

Patrick Raymond Rosales, 96, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 7, from11:00am until 2:00pm, at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 2:00pm, at the funeral home, with Fr. Michael Driscoll officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at St....

Vicki Mitchell

Jun 1, 2023

Vicki Elaine Mitchell, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at home on June 1st, 2023.

Vicki is survived by her husband Barry Mitchell; their four children, Chad Mitchell, Kiley Mitchell, Samantha Mitchell, and Andrea (Jim) Scime; six grandchildren, Mackenzie (Jordan) Pratt, Brady Mitchell, Nicholas Scime, Lauren Scime, Andrew Scime, and Logan Mitchell; and two...

Raymond "Dick" Bennington

Jun 1, 2023

Raymond "Dick" Bennington, 80, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

Visitation will be on Saturday June, 10, from 9:00am until 10:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:00am, at the church, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Burial with military honors...

Sheila Bayer

May 31, 2023

The family of Sheila Marie Russell Bayer of Ottawa, IL is saddened to announce her unexpected passing of natural causes on May 31, 2023 at the age of 51 years old.

Sheila will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 30 years, Steven Bayer; children: Emily Bayer (Byron McMickens) and Phillip Bayer (Alyssa Davis); brother: Dale (Kathy)...

Francis O'Brien

May 31, 2023

Francis O'Brien, 74, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.

Following his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Francis was born January 2, 1949, in Ottawa, IL, to James and June (Smith) O'Brien.

He liked to collect...

Randy Forbes

May 29, 2023

Randy Forbes, 68, of Ottawa, passed away Monday May 29, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory. No services will be held.

Arthur Aubry

May 28, 2023

Arthur J. Aubry, 83, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 5, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, June 6, at 10:30am at St. Columba Church. Burial will be in St....