Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Brian Boam, 40, of Darien, IL, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, from Covid complications.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am on Saturday, January 15 at St. Columba Church, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am, prior to services on Saturday...

Jan 8, 2022

Joseph L. Jankowski, 97, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his daughter's home surrounded by loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Columba Church, Ottawa, IL.with Rev. Gregory Jarzombek OSB officiating.  Visitation will be on Sunday, January...

Jan 7, 2022

Kenneth Brown, 88, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Friday January 7, 2022 at LaSalle Co. Nursing Home.

Prayer services will be at 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 12 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Fr Gary Caster officiating. with Military Services. Visitation will be  2-4 on Wednesday at Ottawa Funeral Home. The burial will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery,...

Jan 5, 2022

Syble L. Hindmon, 92, of Marseilles passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

Private family services will be held. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Syble was born May 19, 1929 in Selmer, Tennessee to Oscar and Burchie (Holmes) Hopkins. She married Otis Hindmon on April...

Jan 5, 2022

Michael P. Maskel, 60, of Marseilles passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, January 11 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Mortenson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm, Monday, January 10 at Ottawa Funeral Home. He will...

Jan 4, 2022

Gary Tuftie, 77, of Ottawa passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022  at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am on Monday, January 10 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with a prayer service following. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park with military honors.

Gary was born February...

Jan 3, 2022

Dianne "Rose" Alcorn, 74, of Ottawa passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Rose was born September 11, 1947, in  Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Theresa...

Dec 31, 2021

Robert "Coach" Timm, 75, of Ottawa passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11am, Wednesday, January 5 at the funeral home, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. He will be laid...

Dec 30, 2021

Gary Wenzel, 73, of Utica passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Aperion Care in Spring Valley.

Private family services were held. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Gary was born July 31, 1948 in Peru to Kenneth and Sophia (Baslay) Wenzel. He married Christine Jean Holtz on October 28, 1967;...

Dec 30, 2021

Lillian G. Fricke, 82, of Seneca, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at her home.

Honoring Lill's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Osborne Nelson Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Lill was born May 21, 1939, in Waukegan, IL to Robert and Gertrude (Kapper) Geltz. She married Robert "Jim" Fricke on December...

Dec 29, 2021

Bonnie L. (Saager) Vernoy, 72, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 pm, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Due to the current COVID pandemic, Bonnie's family kindly asks that everyone attending the visitation please wear a mask and...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....