Obituaries

Aug 15, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Hayes, 50, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa after a courageous battle with cancer.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, August 19, from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Aug 10, 2023

Faith McNamara, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and Emergency Department nurse, passed away at home on August 10th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She spent her last days surrounded by friends and family.

Faith was born to LeRoy and Arnette Lowman on the day after Christmas in 1958 and was the baby of...

Aug 6, 2023

Hugh "Alex" Alexander Hicks, 72, of Morris, IL, passed away at his home in Morris on August 6th, 2023.

A private burial will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Hugh was born May 25, 1951, in Ottawa IL, to Clement and Helen (Alexander) Hicks.

He served in the United States Army and was...

Jul 31, 2023

Gary M Woods, 67, passed away peacefully July 31, 2023, at his home in Phoenix. Born November 6, 1955, Gary was the middle child of three children born to Bernard and Darlene (Donahue) Woods who were proud and hard-working third generation farm family in Ottawa, Illinois.

Gary was an avid athlete who participated in most sports during...

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...