Obituaries

Donald Sampson

Jan 18, 2023

Donald Sampson, 78, of Ottawa, passed away on January 18, 2023, at LaSalle County Nursing Home, surrounded by his family.

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

Donald was born December 20, 1944, in Ottawa, IL, to Martin and Eva (Rick) Sampson. He married Arlene Hoffman on December 7, 1979.  She...

Susan K Calhoun

Jan 16, 2023

Susan K. (Dille) Calhoun, 70, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center with her family by her side.

Visitation will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home from 3-6 P.M. on Friday, January 27, 2023.  A  memorial service will follow from 6 to 6:30 P.M. with Father Wilson officiating. Burial...

John Marshall

Jan 16, 2023

John Richard "Dick" Marshall, 91, of Ottawa, passed away on January 16, 2023 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 20, at 10:30 am at St. Patrick's Church, with Fr. Jeff Windy officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00am until 10:00am, Friday, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John...

Margary Doogan

Jan 12, 2023

Margary Doogan, 94, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa.

Funeral Service  for Margary will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11:00AM, at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Pastor Phil Potaczek will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until the time of service at Ottawa Funeral Home....

Lonnie Isabel

Jan 9, 2023

Lonnie Isabel, 83, of Sheridan, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will take place in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Virgil, IL at a later date.

Lonnie was born August 16, 1939, in Ramsey, IL to...

Shirley Mcallester

Jan 8, 2023

Shirley McAllester, 96, of Seneca, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Streator.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Shirley was born July 20, 1926, in Marseilles, IL, to John and Isabelle (Gunderson) Anderson. She married Charles McAllester on December...

John L. Bruss

Jan 7, 2023

John Lee Bruss, 76, of Ottawa, IL, passed away January 7, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Services will be held at a later date.  Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory. John was born February 7, 1946, in Ottawa, IL., to Alonzo and Marion (Scidmore) Bruss. He graduated from...

Floyd Wood

Jan 7, 2023

Floyd Wood, 85, of Seneca, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center.

Funeral Service will be on Friday, January 13, at 11:00 am, at Osborne- Nelson Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 until 11:00am prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Cremation...

Clarence "Sonny" Daugherty

Jan 7, 2023

Clarence "Sonny" Daugherty, 91, of Ottawa, passed away on January 7, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

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

Clarence was born September 8, 1931, in Ottawa, IL, to Clarence and Eva (Hill)...

Virginia "Joyce" Ruhland

Dec 26, 2022

Virginia Joyce Ruhland (Joyce), 83 of Ottawa, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022.

Beloved wife and best friend of Bob; cherished mother of Lisa, Kurt (Kate), the late Alison (1971), and the late Scott (2022) (Togi); treasured grandmother to Joel, Leah, Abigail and Miriam; daughter to the late Stanley (1966) and Virginia (1969) Alms; daughter in law...

Chester "Jr" Laka

Dec 25, 2022

Chester "Jr" Laka Jr., 63, of Ottawa, passed away on December 25, 2022, at his residence.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Ottawa Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life to take place at a later date.

Jr was born August 12, 1959, in Cicero, IL, to Nancy Laka.

He enjoyed fishing,...

Pat "Fugi" Partridge

Dec 24, 2022

Pat "Fugi" Partridge, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00pm noon on Friday, January 6, at St. Patrick's Church in Seneca, with Fr Bowan Schmitt officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of service on Friday at the...

Sandra Ann (Arreguin) Schultz

Dec 22, 2022

Sandra Ann (Arreguin) Schultz, 69, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on December 22, 2022 at her daughters home surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home from 2:00PM to 4:00PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Funeral Services will follow at 4:00PM, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to...

Don Gordon

Dec 21, 2022

Don Gordon, 70, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on December 21, 2022, at Parker Nursing Home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be at Ottawa Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. A funeral service to follow the visitation at 1:00PM, with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Entombment will be...

Mary Ruth Griglione

Dec 21, 2022

Mary Ruth Griglione, 87, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 26, at 11:00 am at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home....

Thomas Jensen

Dec 20, 2022

Thomas Jensen, 78, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his home.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Tuesday, December 27, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, at 10:00am, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.

Thomas was born October 6, 1944, in Portland, Oregon, to Alvin...

Carol Hylin

Dec 17, 2022

Carol A. (Sagi) Hylin, 84, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on December 17, 2022 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00PM, Monday, December 26, 2022, at Ottawa Funeral home with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be  from 4:00PM until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date in St. Columba...

Barbara Harden

Dec 15, 2022

Barbara Harden, 83, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Parker Nursing Home in Streator.

A graveside service will be held at 9:30am Monday, December 19, at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Ronald Arroyo

Dec 11, 2022

Ronald Arroyo, 78, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 20, from 3:00 until 6:00pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 W. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350. A celebration of life will follow at 6:00pm with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Cremation rites...

Arthur Keller

Dec 11, 2022

Arthur John Keller, 84, of Earlville, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota.

Funeral services and burial will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Arthur was born October 11, 1938, in Harvard, IL, to Arthur and Vinnie Ethel (White)...