Obituaries

Gregory Mumma

Mar 20, 2023

Gregory Allan Mumma,  passed away peacefully in Bloomington, IL on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Greg was born October 3, 1972, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to parents James  and Cheryl (Mumma) Donsbach.  Greg was also loved and raised by his “Bonus Mom”, Kathy...

Doris Virginia Lewis

Mar 19, 2023

Doris Virginia Lewis, 88, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. Doris was born May 18, 1934, to William C. and Mamie Catherine “Babe” (Parr) Johnson in Joliet, IL.

Doris graduated from Ottawa Township High School and married Michael Eugene Lewis in 1952. She worked as a telephone operator and was involved in the Parent Teacher...

Rosalie Knudson

Mar 19, 2023

Rosalie "Noni" Knudson, 92, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 25, from 2:00 until 3:00pm at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00pm with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Entombment will take place in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum....

Jennifer Erin Hinrichs

Mar 15, 2023

Jennifer Erin Hinrichs, 45, formerly a resident of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Jennifer was born on June 7th, 1977 to Paul and Deborah Leigh Hinrichs. She was raised in Marseilles, IL and later moved to Ottawa. Jen enjoyed attending concerts with her sons and her sister, and loved to go to baseball games....

Richard Carroll

Mar 14, 2023

Richard "Rick" Carroll, 63, of Marseilles, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Following Rick's wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Rick was born December 27, 1959, in Ottawa, IL to the late Robert and Betty (Miller) Carroll.

Rick retired as a construction worker from...

Lorene Weber

Mar 14, 2023

Lorene Weber, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Lorene was born November 16, 1941, in Ottawa, to Merle and Mellisa (Stevens) Malaise. She married Robert Weber on January 28, 1962 at Our Lady of...

Mariann Brucher

Mar 13, 2023

Mariann Brucher, 62, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Monday, March 15, 2023 at her home.

Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Mariann was born December 26, 1960, in Aurora, IL, to Bernard and Anna (Pearson) Brucher.

She worked as a hair stylist and in food service for many years.

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Karen Johnson

Mar 3, 2023

Karen Johnson, 80, of Henry, IL, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Lacon Rehab & Nursing.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 10, at St Columba Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Karen was born March 31, 1942, in Ottawa, IL, to Francis "Fritz" and...

Lorraine Schnabel

Mar 1, 2023

Lorraine Schnabel, 81, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family, after a long illness.

A celebration of life open house will be held on July 4, 2023.

Lorraine was born January 10, 1942, in Peoria, IL, to Meritt and Ruth (Gernentz) Davis. She married Thomas Schnabel...

Glenn Wilkinson

Mar 1, 2023

Glenn Wilkinson passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on March 1, 2023.

Glenn was born August 8, 1932, in Wedron, Illinois to Glenn and Myrtle (Tufte) Wilkinson. In his early years, Glenn was a star basketball and baseball player at Serena High School and was under contract to the St. Louis Browns, a farm baseball team....

Patricia George

Feb 24, 2023

Patricia George, 80, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 4, at 1:00 pm, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will take place...

Alexandria Davis

Feb 19, 2023

Alexandria "Lexi" Davis, 20, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Funeral Ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 25, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Greg Davis officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, on Saturday, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park....

Edna Blasius (Nee Callahan)

Feb 19, 2023

Edna L. Blasius (nee Callahan), 95, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Marseilles, IL.

A private Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park, with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating.  Cremation rites have been...

Victoria Mata

Feb 18, 2023

Victoria Mata, 92, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 24, at 10:30am, at St. Columba Church, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00am until 10:00am on Friday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.

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James Gerald

Feb 14, 2023

James Elliot “Jim” Gerald 77, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 18, at Ottawa Funeral Home with Fr. Nicholas Wilson officiating. A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon until the time of service on Saturday at...

Nancy Reeder

Feb 11, 2023

Nancy Reeder, 83, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Nancy was born August 18, 1939, in Alliance, OH, to Angelo and Mary (Stefenal) Cook.

She worked as a waitress all her life and probably served all of...

Lyle Legare

Feb 11, 2023

Lyle LeGare, 50, of Ottawa, IL, passed away February 11, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory.

A celebration of life will be held for Lyle on July 15, 2023, at the K of C Hall in Ottawa, from 3:00PM until ?.

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James O'Brien

Feb 11, 2023

James "Jim" O'Brien, 60, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, February 16, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Fr. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm prior to the service Thursday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Columba...

Joan Jobst

Feb 10, 2023

Joan D. Jobst, 75, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am on Saturday, February 18, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Fr. Ronald Margherio officiating. Visitation will be Friday, February 17 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home....

Charles Bassing

Feb 9, 2023

Charles Bassing, 89, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in LaSalle.

Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, February 14, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Pastor Alex Cross officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 prior to the service Tuesday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial...