Obituaries

Diane Bayer

Dec 27, 2021

Diane M. Bayer, 69, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, prior...

Robert "Ernie" Gray

Dec 27, 2021

Robert "Ernie" Gray, 59, of Ottawa passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 pm, Thursday, December 30 at the Knights of Columbus in Ottawa. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Ernie was born April 20, 1962, in...

Margaret L. (Farmer) Dropek

Dec 26, 2021

Margaret Louise Dropek (née Farmer) was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 26, 2021 at the age of 99.

Marge will be interred at Marseilles Riverview Cemetery with a family graveside dedication. A celebration of life will be held at Marseilles United Methodist Church on Marge’s 100th birthday anniversary; March 27th, 2022 at 2 PM....

Arlis V. (Dougherty) Serby

Dec 26, 2021

Arlis Veronica (Dougherty) Serby, 82, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.

Arlis’ family will honor Arlis with a mass of Christian burial at Saint Columba Church at 11:30 am, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 9:00am to 11:00am, prior to services,...

Paulette Sue (Sisk) Bolf

Dec 24, 2021

Paulette Sue Bolf, 70, of Marseilles went to be with the Lord  on Friday, December 24, 2021, with her loving husband by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, December 30 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 2, prior to services, at the funeral...

Gregory Holsinger

Dec 23, 2021

Gregory Holsinger, 73, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Gregory was born to William and MaryLynn (Buzzard) Holsinger in Mishawaka, Indiana. Gregory served his country in Vietnam and was a proud veteran. He retired from his work at the Marseilles Lock and Dam. In his free time, Gregory...

Lana E. (Newman) Hogan

Dec 23, 2021

Lana E. Hogan, 79, of Earlville passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, December 29 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa, with Pastor David Daniel officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Tuesday, December 28 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial...

Deborah S. (Stohr) Evans

Dec 20, 2021

Deborah S. Evans, 66, of Ottawa passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Debbie was born December 15, 1955, in Ottawa to Leonard M. and Jessie (Johnson) Stohr. She...

James H. Ballou, Sr.

Dec 20, 2021

James H. Ballou, Sr., 94, of Ottawa passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at Heritage Woods.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, December 29 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, prior to services, at the funeral home. He will be buried in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, with military honors....

Sandra Annette (Deuser) Peters

Dec 19, 2021

Sandra Annette Peters, 83, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites. Sandy was born January 20, 1938 in Chicago to William "Harry" and Blanche (Marshall) Deuser. She married Garry L. Peters on...

Marjorie Facer

Dec 15, 2021

Marjorie W. Facer, 96, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Heritage Health in Mendota.

Funeral Services will be at 11 am, Saturday, December 18 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, prior to services, at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Columba...

Drake Andrew Vanduzer

Dec 14, 2021

Drake Andrew VanDuzer, 35, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and upcoming holidays. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Drake was born August 11, 1986 in Peru to David and Linn (Williams) VanDuzer....

Dolores M. (Midnight) Brooks

Dec 10, 2021

Dolores Mabel Brooks, 83, of Ottawa passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, December 14 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Pastor Cheri Stewart officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am, prior to services, at the funeral home. She will be buried at Oakwood Memorial...

Kathryn Gates

Dec 9, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathryn Gates. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jon Steven Barron

Dec 9, 2021

Jon Barron, 61, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Thursday December 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Private graveside services will be at St. Columba Cemetery, arrangements entrusted to the Ottawa Funeral Home . Jon was born December 8, 1960, in Ottawa, IL, to Paul R. and Gertude A.(Arnold) Barron. Jon rode all over Ottawa on his...

John H. Dixon

Dec 9, 2021

John H. Dixon, 83, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

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

John was born July 28, 1938, in Joliet to John W. and Dolores (Holl) Dixon. He married...

Leland "Lee" Soule

Dec 7, 2021

Leland D. "Lee" Soule, 85, of LaSalle passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Lee was born in Greenfield, IL on April 14, 1936. He was a member of the United States Army, serving in Germany from August 1956-1958. He married Peggy L. (Rowe) on April...

Herman Eutis

Dec 6, 2021

Herman Eutis, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at his home.

Private family services will be held. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Herman was born December 28, 1935, in Ottawa to Herman and Marie (Scerini) Eutis. He married Beverly Harmston; she passed away in 1998. He...

Gregory Churchill

Dec 5, 2021

Gregory Churchill, 71, of Marseilles passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.

Arrangements are pending.

Nancy Ellen (Oliver) Underwood

Dec 5, 2021

Nancy Ellen Underwood, 65, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Nancy was born May 11, 1956 in Joiner, Arkansas to Charles Freddy and Jessie Marie (Burggett) Oliver. She married Dennis Koehler and together they had one son. She married Garry Underwood and together they...