Obituaries

Jul 18, 2022

Denise Velez, 69, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Monday July 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family .

Memorial Services will be Saturday at 11:00 am July 23, 2022 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev Nicolas Wilson officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood...

Jul 16, 2022

Virginia (Modesitt) Mohkovic born on August 10th 1930, went to spend eternity with the love of her life Russell Mohkovic,on July 16,2022. Just 25 days short of 92 years old.

She married Russell Mohkovic on July 9, 1947.  She raised 5 children, Cathy Mohkovic (deceased May 9 2019), Russell (Melody) Mohkovic of California, Debby (Ken) Gross, Connie...

Jul 13, 2022

Manuel Mata, 92, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at St. Margaret's Hospital in Peru.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, July 20, at St. Patrick church at 1:00 pm with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00pm noon until the time of the mass at church. Burial will follow in...

Jul 11, 2022

Ralph Edward Schiffgens – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend – passed away at home in Ottawa, IL on Monday, July 11, 2022 at age 89.

Ralph was born to Henry and Ann Marie (McCormick) Schiffgens on January 19, 1933. He graduated from Marquette High School before enlisting in the Navy and serving during the...

Jul 10, 2022

Daniel "Danny" Apperson, 50, of Ottawa, formerly of Las Vegas, NV, went to be with the lord on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

A gathering of friends will be held on Saturday, July 23, at Heritage Christian Center, 900 Hitt St, Ottawa, IL 61350, from 2:00 until 3:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm,...

Jul 9, 2022

Jo Anne Ernat, 73, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Per Joanne's wishes, no funeral ceremony will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Joanne was born September 10, 1948, in Ottawa, IL, to Robert and Iliene (Ide) Lewis. She married Joseph Ernat...

Jul 7, 2022

James (Jim) Earl Lyon, 80, of Tonica passed away July 7, 2022 at Pleasant View Nursing Home.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 6, at 12:00pm noon at St. Columba Cemetery with Rev. Duane Kauffman officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow.

Jim was born January 15, 1942, in Traverse City, Michigan...

Jul 7, 2022

Richard "Rick" Sherman, 74, of Ottawa, IL, passed away July 7, 2022 at his home .

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Monday at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will start at Noon before the services. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery with Military Services.

Rick was born...

Jul 6, 2022

Michael John Lovell, 64, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Wednesday July 6,2022  at his home.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm Sunday at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Sunday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, IL..

Michael was...

Jun 28, 2022

Margaret Barbara (Weidenbenner) Butzen, 96, passed away Tuesday, June 28, at home. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 5, at Ottawa Funeral Home from 9:00 to 10:10 AM, with the Holy Rosary at 9:00 AM.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church at 10:30 AM, with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Father Patrick Hirtz,...

Jun 18, 2022

Michael T. Wheatland passed away peacefully Saturday, June 18th 2022 at St Anthony Medical Center Rockford after a fight with Cerebral Seizures.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, June 21 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Church, with Msgr. Merdian officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 prior to the mass at the church....

Jun 17, 2022

Kalvin T. Glover, formally of Ottawa, IL, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 in Hammond, IN. He was born on November 8, 1996 in Evanston, IL to Amanda (Riggs) Scott and Keevin Glover.

Kalvin loved to follow and play basketball and spend time with his friends. He excelled at the understanding of electronics and even built...

Jun 15, 2022

Robert Charles Majcina, age 88, of Sebring, FL, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

He was born October 10, 1933 in Ottawa, IL to John Joseph and Annie (Nachtnabel) Majcina.

He worked in the Grocery Industry, was of Catholic Faith, and has been a resident of Sebring, FL for 22 plus years. Robert enjoyed his...

Jun 14, 2022

James Sladek 87, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Honoring his wishes a memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation services have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the wonderful nurses from OSF hospice for...

Jun 10, 2022

Stephen “Dougie” Cook passed away peacefully on June 10 th , 2022, at Morristown Hospital. He was born on April 13 th , 1958, in Ottawa, IL.

Steve was an avid fisherman and loved NASCAR. He was a member of Christ the King Church in Dover, NJ and he worked at the Market Street Mission Thrift Store...

Jun 7, 2022

William "Bill" Johnson, 72, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Tuesday June 7, 2022 at his home.

Memorial Services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, June 18, 2022, CrossBridge Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Sherry Stevens officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Cremation rites have...

Jun 7, 2022

John Joseph Casey, 86, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Monday, June 13, at St. Patrick's Church, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 12 at Ottawa...

Jun 4, 2022

Lois H. Bruns, 88, of Ottawa, passed away on June 4, 2022, at The Ottawa Pavilion Skilled Nursing Home.

Lois was born June 19, 1933 to Fred and Helen Schlegel in River Grove, IL.

She married Donald A. Bruns on March 1, 1952 in Chicago, IL.

Surviving are their 7 children, Michael (Karol)...

Jun 4, 2022

Richard  Laureano, 63, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Funeral services will be at a later date. Cremation rights have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home. Richard was born March 7, 1959, in Chicago, IL, to Pedro and Willadean (VanOver) Laureano. Richard was a great father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He...

May 30, 2022

Joseph Ham, 58, of Grand Ridge, IL, passed away Monday May 30, 2022  at his home.

Funeral Services will be at 12:00 pm Monday June 6, 2022 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be Monday, June 6, 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grand...