Obituaries

Jul 14, 2025

Jim “Peff” Pfeffer, 80 of Seneca, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Morris Hospital with his beloved wife by his side.

Following Jim’s wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jim was born November 1, 1944, in Ottawa, IL to the late Bernard...

Jul 10, 2025

Patricia Mary Nugent, age 86, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on July 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.

Mary (Patricia) was born on February 15, 1939, in Steuben, Wisconsin. She was the first of two children born to Michael and Genevieve Friar. She spent her formative years in Steuben and...

Jun 28, 2025

Mary Marlene Stillwell, 89, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the Pavilion of Ottawa. She was born on March 31, 1936, in Ottawa, the daughter of Harry Frederick and Catherine (Kettman) Clark. Marlene lived a full and vibrant life that spanned nearly 90 years.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1,...

Jun 26, 2025

Richard Paul Ceja, 89, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 12:00pm at the funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow in Oakwood Memorial...

Jun 25, 2025

Kathleen Shea, 68, of Naplate, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

A visitation will be held on Monday July 7, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 7:00pm. The family requests that visitors wear bright, vibrant clothing in memory of Kathleen’s beautiful soul. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa...

Jun 23, 2025

Kevin Jon McAlpine, 64, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. A celebration of Kevin's life will be held on July 20 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm at the VFW at 1501 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350.

Jun 21, 2025

James Marshall Despain Sr., 82, of Wedron, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Private burial services will be held at DeBolt Cemetery.

Jim was born January 16, 1943, in Ottawa, IL to Everett...

Jun 19, 2025

Carol Travi, 85, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, adventure, and community spirit.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June, 27 at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa, with a Christian ceremony to follow immediately.

She was preceded in death by...

Jun 12, 2025

Thomas J. Nugent, age 85, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Tom was born on August 24, 1939, in Boscobel, Wisconsin, the third of four children born to Claire and Nora Nugent. He spent his formative years in Boscobel, where he met the love...

Jun 11, 2025

Doris Jean "Tilly" Underhill, 93, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at The Pavilion of Ottawa with her family by her side.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 2:00pm. Burial will be immediately after the funeral ceremony in...

Jun 10, 2025

Marcella Ann (Stoudt) Buckley, 96, of Ottawa, passed away on June 10, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa

Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on Monday, June 16, at 10:30am at St. Columba Church. Burial will be private.

Marcella was born October 21, 1928, in...

Jun 7, 2025

Joan Marie Klag, 94, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at LaSalle County Nursing Home after a lifelong affliction with Multiple Sclerosis.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 11, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, at 10:30am at St. Francis of Assisi...

Jun 6, 2025

Frederick "Punch" Pufahl, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00am with Pastor Dick Ewing officiating. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Punch was...

Jun 5, 2025

James Flahaut, 96, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, August 16th, at 10:00 am at St. Columba Cemetery. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

James was born on April 9, 1929, in Spring...

Jun 1, 2025

Theodore Gosselink, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Ottawa Pavilion.

May 31, 2025

Ronnie Edgar Menees, 89, of Marseilles, formerly of Seneca, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Goldwater Care in Marseilles.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date.

Ronnie was born February 14, 1936 to Charles and Myrtel Menees. He married Margaret...

May 31, 2025

Larry Allen Day, 77, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Larry was born August 12, 1947 in Ottawa, IL to Earl and Shirley Day. He married Shirley Tungate on September 29, 1992 in Ottawa. She preceded him...

May 27, 2025

Judy Russell, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at Pleasant View in Ottawa surrounded by her 3 children and her sister.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 7th, 2025 from 10am - 12pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A short service will follow. Burial will be private at a later date.

Judy was born...

May 22, 2025

Lois Jean Fanti, 88, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, from 4:00pm until 6:30pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, May 28, from 9:00am until 10:00am at the funeral home. A memorial service will take...

May 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" Muzzarelli, 77, of Marseilles, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025. Bob was born in Joliet, IL to Henry "Rico" and Edith (Lardi) Muzzarelli on September 9, 1947. He married Pamela Knudson on May 22, 1993. Bob was a kind, quiet, and loving man who loved to tinker at his workbench. He never failed to help someone when...