Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

James “Jim” Edward Claggett, 85, of Seneca, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025 with his family at his side.

Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Seneca with Fr. Ghislain Inaï officiating. A time for greeting will be held in the church at 9:30 AM until the...

Apr 9, 2025

Laurie Butzen, 69, of Ottawa, formerly of DePue, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Honoring her wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Laurie was born April 1, 1956, in Ottawa, IL, to Marion "Woody" and Dorothy (Gumm) Davis. She married James...

Apr 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kaitlynn Ellen Rhodes, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, who left this world too soon on April 7, 2025, at the age of 31. Kaitlynn was born on July 1, 1993, in Ottawa, Illinois, where her radiant spirit first graced the lives of those around her.

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Apr 4, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Helffrich, 58, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 10, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 6:00pm.

Tim was born April 5, 1966, in Ottawa, IL, to Austin and Therese (Burke) Helffrich.

Mar 30, 2025

Annette Cokley born January 15, 1944, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025.

She is survived by her sons, Bernie and Larry; daughters, Natalie Howie (Budnik), Melissa Kennamer (Budnik) and Debbie Garzanelli (Budnik); brother, Robert Cokley; and sister, Sandra Hiles.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet Olsen; father, Lawrence Cokley; sister, Janice...

Mar 28, 2025

Angela Marie Duffy, 49, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Parker Nursing Home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.

Angela was born April 24, 1975, in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of...

Mar 27, 2025

Ronald Laatz, 74, of Grand Ridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 31, from 10:30am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 12:00pm at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at the Grand Ridge Cemetery....

Mar 20, 2025

Jerry Thomas Kiley, 67, of Spring Valley, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 20, at 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Jerry was born January 25, 1958, in Ottawa, IL, to William J....

Mar 20, 2025

Mary Lynn “Gert” Deyo passed away on March 20, 2025, in her hometown of Ottawa, IL at the age of 67 following a courageous battle with a rare form of Parkinson’s, Corticobasal Syndrome.

Mary Lynn was born on May 1, 1957 in Ottawa, IL to Virginia Johnson (Stoudt) and Silas Milford Johnson. The first girl on the...

Mar 14, 2025

Heather Renee Reynolds, 43, of Marseilles, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.

Heather was born May 27, 1981, in Ottawa, IL, to Ronald Anderson and Carole Reynolds.

She is survived by her daughter, Alyssa Reynolds; her brother, Kiley (Holly) Reynolds; her sisters, Andrea (Steve) Craig, Tammy Anderson, and Kimberley Hinshaw; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Mar 12, 2025

Robert “Bob" Gibson, 86, of Seneca, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Morris Hospital.

Bob was born March 7, 1939, in Ottawa, IL, to Sterling and Nola (Bruce) Gibson. He married the love of his life, Donna Monson, on July 2, 1961 in Morris, IL. Together they have shared 63 years of marriage.

Bob...

Mar 10, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Allen, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Feb 27, 2025

Betty Haage, 96, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 4, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Betty was born February 17, 1929,...

Feb 25, 2025

Kimberly Collins, 72, of Ottawa, formerly of Westmont, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her home.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Kimberly was born October 12, 1952, in Hinsdale, IL, to William and Elaine (Wells) Collins.

Kimberly attended Hinsdale Central High School. She was then a long time...

Feb 21, 2025

Roshell Bernice Bottoms, 87, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

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

Bernice was born February 17, 1938, in Marseilles, IL, to Walter and Lettie (Elliott) Gabehart....

Feb 17, 2025

Margaret Ann (Stoudt) Donnelly, 93 of Ottawa passed away Monday, February 17th, 2025, peacefully at her home. Private Family service will be held, at a later date, with Ottawa Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Margaret was born November 23,1931 to Lawrence J. “Dick” and Frances (Siolz) Stoudt.  Margaret married Donald Edward Donnelly on October 3,1953 who proceeded...

Feb 17, 2025

Francis "Tom" Raibley, 91, of Seneca, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 24, from 10:00am until 11:00am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00am. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Feb 12, 2025

Robert Eugene Poggi, 93, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.

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

Robert was born February 8, 1932, in Ottawa, IL, to Eugene and Erma (Vicini) Poggi. He married Joan...

Feb 10, 2025

Mary Wright, 82, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 in Avon Park, Florida.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 19, from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.

Mary was born April 8, 1942,...

Feb 5, 2025

Leona J. DeBernardi, 96 , known to friends as “Lee”, entered into eternal rest February 5, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

A visitation is planned at the Ottawa Funeral Home 1111 LaSalle Street on Saturday, March 1 from 10:00 am until 10:30 am. A memorial mass will follow at St. Patrick's Church 726 W Jefferson St Ottawa, IL...