Obituaries

Jul 12, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Stone (Liz) of Naplate, Illinois passed away on July 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A private ceremony will be held at a later date.

Liz was born to James Ormond and Mary Ann (Valesano) Stone on August 7, 1962. She attended Ottawa Township High School and most people remember her from working at...

Jul 11, 2021

Ralph Edward Brown,75, of Leland, IL., passed away Sunday July 11, 2021 at Ottawa Pavilion. No visitation will be held as per his wishes. He will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL on August 27, 2021 at 10:00am. A celebration of life will follow, place and time pending. Ralph is survived by his...

Jul 11, 2021

Duane Eugene Bastian (Dewey) passed away July 11, 2021, at Ottawa Pavilion in Ottawa, IL.

A memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 24, at 11:00 am at Crossbridge Community Church, visitation 10:00 to 11:00 before services. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation rites.

He is survived by his daughter Melissa Zeman (Jason)...

Jul 10, 2021

Sandra  May, 74, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Visitation will be Friday, July 16, from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at he Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Cremation rites have been accorded to the Ottawa Funeral Home.

Sandra was born January 27, 1947, in...

Jul 5, 2021

Charmaine Kelley passed peacefully with her family by her side on July 5.

She was born on October 25, 1940 to George and Florence (Meany) Harden of Ottawa.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Tom; daughter Patty (Dave) Read; brothers, Don (Sherry) Harden, George (Gaylene) Harden, Bob (Ronna) Harden, Harvey (Patti)...

Jul 1, 2021

Fred Ruggeri, 78, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday July 1, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 6, at 11:00 am at the Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Military Honors will take place immediately after prayers. A visitation will take place from 10:00 am...

Jun 21, 2021

Jennifer Ann Cutrona, 46, of Saint Petersburg, FL, passed away June 21, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on July 17, at Holy Family Church in Oglesby with Rev. Paul Carlson Officiating. Burial will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery in LaSalle.

Jennifer was born January 20, 1975, in Oglesby, to...

Jun 20, 2021

Helen Marie Kirkman, 95, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, at the LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa.

Helen was born June 20, 1926, in LaSalle, Illinois, to Frank and Mary (Zupancic) Struna. She married Gordon Kirkman on April 13, 1946, in LaSalle, Illinois. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi...

Jun 18, 2021

Maurice  Johnson, 73, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday June 18, 2021 at his home in Ottawa, IL. He was born on September 2, 1947 to Lloyd and Seda  (Ardsroony) Johnson in Chicago, IL.

Maurice owned and operated Pride Realty in Ottawa, IL. Maurice is survived by his two sons, Scot and Dale Johnson; one grandson, John;...

Jun 18, 2021

Patricia O'Brien, 83, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Tuesday, June 22 at 11:00 am, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 9:00 until 10:30 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Catholic Daughter of America...

Jun 16, 2021

Alan Clarke, 88, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

As per his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rights have been accorded to Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory.

Alan was born November 12, 1932, in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Alan worked as an engineer for many years. He spent his free time...

Jun 11, 2021

Gary Joseph Arnold, 61, of Seneca, formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Gary was born September 26, 1959 in Chicago, to Edward and Margaret (Maloney) Arnold. He grew up in Chicago, the youngest of...

Jun 7, 2021

Leo Raymond Graham, 76, of Earlville, IL, passed away Monday June 7, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center surrounded by his wife and three children.

Memorial Services will be at 10:00 am Friday June 11, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Ghishain Inai officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 10, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm...

Jun 6, 2021

Scott Ritchie, 58, of  Morris, formerly of Seneca and Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 2:00 pm at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kauffman officiating. A visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, prior to the service,...

Jun 4, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Coss, formerly Sister M. Rose Ann OSF, age 90 passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 12, at St. Patrick's Church in Seneca. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:00 am, prior to the service, at the church. Burial will...

Jun 1, 2021

Rita Schaibley, 87, of Dayton, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at her son's home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June 4, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Clark officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

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Jun 1, 2021

Doris McCollum, 90, formerly of Perrysburg, OH, passed away on Tuesday June 1, 2021 at Aperion Care, Marseilles.

Following cremation rights entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory, she will be Buried in the Ft. Meigs Union Cemetery, in Perrysburg, Ohio in a private ceremony.

Born December 2nd, 1930, in Marseilles, IL, to George L...

May 31, 2021

Glenn Edward Serby, 52 of Ottawa, Illinois passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home.

Glenn was born October 17, 1968, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Ronald and Arlis (Dougherty) Serby.

Glenn’s family will honor Glenn Edward on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with the Funeral Service at 1:00pm, at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with...

May 31, 2021

Stanley Slovinski, 93, of Ottawa passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home.

Private family services will be held. He will be buried at Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Stanley was born December 8, 1927, in Naplate to Charles and Catherine (Lubischeck) Slovinski . He married Irene Ernst...

May 29, 2021

Sonita Marie Negley, 73, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Aperion Care in Marseilles.

A celebration of Sonita's life will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Sonita was born January 23, 1948 in Canton, IL to Clifton and Irene (Tourtillott) Negley. She grew up...