Obituaries

Dec 19, 2020

Rita Hedrick, 87, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Streator.

Due to the current Covid-19 circumstances, private family services will be held. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.

Rita was born May 13, 1933, in La Salle, IL, to Leo and Angela (O'Connor) Aubry. She...

Dec 18, 2020

Martin "Pat" Crawford III, 73, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Private services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with Military Honors. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation rights.

Pat was born November 15, 1947, in Ottawa, IL, to Martin "Pat" and Virginia (Esmond ) Crawford...

Dec 15, 2020

Glen Thomas Janeway, 65, of Somonauk, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home.

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

Glen was born October 10, 1955 in Chicago to Melville and Mary (Watrous) Janeway,  Glen was an awesome...

Dec 14, 2020

Marie L. Tucek, 99, passed away peacefully at Ottawa Pavilion in the good hands of Vitas Hospice. She almost made it to her goal, her 100th birthday. She lived a long and full life.

There will be a private service at Oakwood Memorial Park and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Ottawa Moose Lodge...

Dec 12, 2020

Kimberly Diane Hathaway, 50, of Galesburg, IL passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Kim was born July 10, 1970 in Hanna City, IL to Arnold Ed, and Mary I. (Vice) Hahn. She married Thomas Hathaway on July 10th in 1991. Kim was...

Dec 11, 2020

Willadene "Billie" Nussbaum, 93, of Forrest, IL, passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home Fairbury, IL.

Private graveside services will be on Saturday, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, in Fairbury. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Billie was born October 10, 1927, in...

Dec 11, 2020

Bernadette R. Balzarini, 94, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Due to COVID restrictions, private services will be held at St. Columba Church. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Bernadette was born July 21, 1926, in Ottawa, to Edward J....

Dec 8, 2020

James Bloom, 65, of Ottawa, IL died Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Jim was born June 2, 1955 to Arley “Ben” Bloom and Jane (Gende) Bloom.  He graduated Ottawa Township High School class of 1973 and worked for IBEW Local 176 as a journeyman electrician until retiring in 2017.

He enjoyed music, cue sports, and gardening....

Dec 8, 2020

Phyllis Louise Revell, 78, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home.

Due to COVID restrictions, private services will be held at St. Columba Church. The family has set up a facebook page to live-stream the funeral for friends and family unable to attend the service. For more information, search "Memorial Service for Phyllis...

Dec 7, 2020

Bernard Vincent Schomas, Sr., known by most as Benny, age 95 of Ottawa passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Military honors will be performed by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33.

Benny was born January 7, 1925 in Ottawa to Vincent and Catherine (Dwyer) Schomas....

Dec 4, 2020

Dominic Vercolio Jr., 84, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Due to Covid guidelines, funeral services will be private. Ottawa Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Dominic was born May 3, 1936 in Litchfield, IL to Dominic Sr. and Victoria (Baima) Vercolio. He married Nancy Kerestes on...

Dec 3, 2020

Jose Israel Serrano, III, also known as Bebe, 43, of Ottawa, formerly of Aurora, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home.

Due to COVID restrictions, private family services will be held. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jose was born March 23, 1977 in Aurora to Norma Ibanez and Jose Israel...

Dec 3, 2020

Kathy Smart, 68, of Sandwich, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her home.

Due to COVID restrictions, private family services will be held. She will be buried at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Kathy was born August 4, 1952 in Naplate to Daniel and Betty...

Dec 2, 2020

Mary Giacomini, 99, of Ottawa, IL passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion and went to be with her husband in heaven.

Due to current Covid restrictions, private funeral services will be held. A live video of the service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, December 8, via zoom. Meeting ID: 839 3792 7383 Meeting...

Dec 2, 2020

Marvin F. Wherry, 86, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home.

Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation rites. He will be buried at Osage Cemetery in Iowa in the Spring.

Marvin was born January 15, 1934, in Osage, IA, to Ralph and Laura (Lindley) Wherry. While raised in town,...

Nov 28, 2020

Debra Lucille (Camplin) Eskew, 64, of Sheridan passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home.

Due to COVID restrictions, private family services will be held. She will be entombed in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Debra was born September...

Nov 28, 2020

Ralph W. Nelson, 85, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his home.

Due to state regulations and guidelines, social distancing and masks will be required. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am, Thursday, December 3 at Cross Bridge Community Church. We will be limiting the number of people at a time entering the...

Nov 27, 2020

Terence A. "Terry" Einhaus, 59, of Ottawa passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Due to COVID restrictions, private family funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 1. He was buried at St. Columba Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Terry was born February 26,...

Nov 26, 2020

Charles L. "Chuck" Clairmont, 76, of Marseilles passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Due to COVID restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be buried at Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Chuck was born June 16, 1944...

Nov 26, 2020

Helen E. Shallhorn, 93, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her home.

Due to COVID restrictions, private family services will be held. She will be buried at Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Helen was born September 21, 1927 in Spring Valley, to Peter and Lenora (Frey)...