Obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Mary Ann (Walther) Carroll passed peacefully in her sleep on October 22, 2022, surrounded by family.

She was born November 21, 1929, to Reuben William and Frances Constance (Burke) Walther. Her older brother Reuben William Walther, Jr. preceded her in death. Mary Ann attended LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby High School, Sacred Heart Academy in Tucson, AZ, Sterling High School, and...

Oct 20, 2022

Eleanor Goebel, 83, of Spring Valley formerly  Ottawa, IL, passed away Thursday at Aperion Care Spring Valley her husband by her side.

Private services and Burial will be at St. Columba Cemetery on Wednesday. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with her services.

Eleanor was born November 3, 1938, in Iaeger, WV, to Roscoe and...

Oct 16, 2022

Christina M. "Tina" Reynolds, 71, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday October 16, 2022 at Pleasant View with her girls at her side.

Visitation will be held Friday October 21, 2022 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home followed by Memorial Services at 6:00pm with Fr. Michael Driscoll officiating. Burial services at St Columba Cemetary will be...

Oct 13, 2022

Doreen "Dorrie" Smith, 63, of Ottawa, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her home.

Dorrie was born July 18, 1959 in Ottawa, IL to George and Joyce (Johnson) Weber. She married Barry Smith, who preceded her in death.

Dorrie is survived by her daughter, Jamie Forbes; her granddaughter, Randi Lynn Reynolds;...

Oct 13, 2022

Margaret M. Lavery, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on October 20, 2022, at 10:30AM at St. Columba Church, with Monsignor Merdian officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until the time of service at St. Columba Church, with The Catholic Daughter's of the Americas reciting ...

Oct 11, 2022

Kim Grammer, 64, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Tuesday October 11, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, in Rockford.

Funeral Services will be at 6:00 pm Friday October 14, 2022 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Pastor Brian Bullock officiating. Visitation will be Friday, three hours before services at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grand...

Oct 10, 2022

Jeremy Chad Wright, 24, of Putnam IL, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 with his mother, step father, and sibling by his side, after a four year battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at 5 pm, Saturday, October 15th, at the Ottawa Funeral Home.  Visitation will start at 2pm until the time of service at...

Oct 9, 2022

Sylvia Zelman, 98, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on October 9, 2022 at her home.

Sylvia was born December 20, 1923, in Cicero, IL, to Marion Niedzielski and Mary Mroczynski Niedzielski . She married Joseph Zelman, who preceded her in death.

Sylvia is survived by her daughter, Natalie A. Zelman..

She was preceded...

Oct 8, 2022

Ross Douglas Anderson, 68, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

He is survived by his daughter, Rachael (Ross) Peoples, of Papillion, NE & their children Zach & Bridget.  His son, Neil (Kendra) Anderson of Ottawa, IL & their children LaShawn & Dominick.  Sisters, Gail (Les)...

Oct 8, 2022

Josephine Ellen (Simpson) McCandless, 81, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with Allan Treest officiating. Visitation will start at 4:00 until the time of the service at the Funeral Home on Wednesday....

Oct 7, 2022

Mary Rosier, 95, of Ottawa, passed away Friday evening, October 7, 2022. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15th at Ottawa Funeral Home, with  Fr. Michael Driscoll officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Ottawa Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Mary was born May 29,...

Oct 6, 2022

Mary Josaphine “Jo” Bohler 79, of Ottawa passed away peacefully October 6, 2022 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 11th at 5:00 pm Ottawa Funeral Home with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mary...

Oct 4, 2022

M. Kay Classon, 84, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Graveside service will be on Monday, October 10, at 1:30 pm at West Serena Cemetery, with Pastor Jennifer Amy-Dressler officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home. A celebration of her life is planned for a later date. Kay...

Oct 3, 2022

Steven Martuzzo, 67, of Pontiac, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022  at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Monday, October 10, at St. Columba Church, with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 am - 10:30 am prior to the service at Ottawa Funeral...

Sep 30, 2022

On Friday September 30, 2022, Nellie Elizabeth Bardson, 95, of Ottawa, IL was called home by God to reap the rewards of her faith and perseverance.

Funeral Services will be at noon on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Nicolas Wilson officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 am until the time of service...

Sep 28, 2022

Mary Leist, 77, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Mary is survived by her son, Sean  (Stephanie) Cochran of Orlando, Fl.; her daughter, Michelle (Ronnie) Bland of Warrenton, Virginia, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; her siblings, Rick Cochran of West Salem, IL, Conita Hubble of Grayville, IL, Paula (Dennis)Corbin of...

Sep 27, 2022

Olga Hlad, 91, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022 at LaSalle County Nursing Home, Ottawa, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Tony, and her beloved son Alan (1949-2005).

Olga was a very good self-taught artist who enjoyed drawing and painting. She created posters for the PTA when her...

Sep 27, 2022

John  Burns, 65, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at OSF Owens Hospice, in Peoria, Il .

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 5, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home.

John was born August 10, 1957, in Ottawa, IL, to John and Betty (Thompson) Burns . He married Susan...

Sep 24, 2022

Mildred E. Ganiere, 102, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 am October 7, at St. Patrick's Church, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 6, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Sep 24, 2022

Michael Jessen, 37, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home.

Funeral Services will be at 12:00 pm Friday, September 30, at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 am prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in...