Obituaries

Ross Douglas Anderson

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)...

Josephine "Jo" (Simpson) Mccandless

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....

Mary M (Grossman) Rosier

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,...

Mary Jo Bohler

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...

M. Kay Classon

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...

Steven Martuzzo

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...

Nellie Elizabeth (Rudnicky) Bardson

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...

Mary Leist

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...

Olga Hlad

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...

John Burns

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...

Mildred E. Ganiere

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...

Michael W. Jessen

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...

Jamie L. Cosmutto

Sep 23, 2022

Jamie L. Cosmutto, 44, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Friday September 23 at her home.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, from 5:00 until 6:00 pm. A funeral Ceremony will be held following the visitation at 6:00 pm. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a later date.

Jamie was born...

Josephine Wirth

Sep 21, 2022

Josephine Wirth, 87, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date.

Howard J Hougas

Sep 16, 2022

Howard Hougas, 67, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on September 16, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington.

Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Private burial will be at St. Columba Cemetery.

Howard was born November 8, 1954, in Ottawa, IL, to Marvin Hougas Jr. and Gloria Revell.

He worked...

Richard L Hopkins

Sep 16, 2022

Richard L. Hopkins Sr, 75, of Streator Il, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at home with family by his side.

Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory were entrusted with cremation rites. As were his wishes, there will be no services.

Rick was born January 20, 1947 in Streator to John and Joyce (Pond) Hopkins. Rick...

Kayla Alderman

Sep 11, 2022

Kayla A. Alderman, 68, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at her home in Decatur, Illinois.

She was born on December 3, 1953, to Kenneth (Knute) and Kay Milus. She attended Marseilles High School, later she attended the College of DuPage and Governor’s State University where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees.

On August...

Louis Pallai

Sep 11, 2022

Louis E. Pallai, 77, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 15, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Patrick's Church, on Friday, September 16, at 11:00 am, with Father Gary Caster officiating....

Raymond Perez

Sep 10, 2022

Raymond G. Perez, 95, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be Friday, September 16 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 17, at St. Columba, with Father Caster officiating. Burial will...

Catherine Leach

Sep 8, 2022

Catherine A. (Hampson) Leach, age 64, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Funeral services and visitation have been held at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial was at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Catherine was born June 13, 1958 in Ottawa, Illinois to Dale and Judith (Pierce) Hampson. Catherine was the oldest of five kids,...