Obituaries

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...

Jun 26, 2023

Roger Dale Jones, 66, of Ottawa passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Aperion Care Marseilles.

Jun 20, 2023

Michael Shumack, 74, of Amboy, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center.

Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Michael was born October 7, 1948, in Chicago, IL, to Michael and Anne (Grepelis) Shumack. He married Sandra Dragunas on November 20, 1971 at St. Rita Catholic Church...

Jun 18, 2023

Mark Allen Mason, 51, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Mark fought his battle against cancer for 11 long months. Despite spending much time in and out of the hospital, he never lost his sense of humor. Throughout his entire journey, he cracked jokes and made silly...

Jun 10, 2023

Charlene Hanrahan, 90, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Aperion Care in Marseilles.

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

Charlene was born June 6, 1933, in Ottawa, IL, to Christopher and Charlotte (Flynn) Kotsonis. She married Paul Bernard....

Jun 10, 2023

Burton J. Hess, 70, of Seneca, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15, from 4:00 until 7:00pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca. Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, June 16, at 11:00am, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with Fr. Bowan...

Jun 10, 2023

Willard "Bill" Mengarelli, 71, of Seneca, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 16, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home and then from 10:00am until the time of service Saturday. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00am Saturday,...

Jun 9, 2023

Alta Ringer, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 14, from 9:00 until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00am with Dion Ringer officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Alta was born January 3,...

Jun 7, 2023

Elaine Kay Davis passed away on June 7, 2023 at her home in Ottawa, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old. She was born to Meritt and Ruth (Gernentz) Davis January 10, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois with her twin sister, Lorraine.

Elaine enjoyed Christmas, decorating her home, watching court television shows, shopping at resale shops,...

Jun 3, 2023

Patrick Raymond Rosales, 96, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 7, from11:00am until 2:00pm, at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 2:00pm, at the funeral home, with Fr. Michael Driscoll officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at St....

Jun 1, 2023

Vicki Elaine Mitchell, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at home on June 1st, 2023.

Vicki is survived by her husband Barry Mitchell; their four children, Chad Mitchell, Kiley Mitchell, Samantha Mitchell, and Andrea (Jim) Scime; six grandchildren, Mackenzie (Jordan) Pratt, Brady Mitchell, Nicholas Scime, Lauren Scime, Andrew Scime, and Logan Mitchell; and two...