Obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Bain, 53, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 after a two and a half year battle with cancer, at his home with his wife, daughter and friends by his side.

Services will held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory Tony was born August...

Sep 6, 2020

Helen Williamson, 83, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Sunday September 6, 2020 at Manor Court in Peru, IL, where she received wonderful care for many years in the dementia unit. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Friday September 11, 2020 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with  officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday before services at...

Sep 5, 2020

Elaine Raibley, 89, loving wife and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died on September 5, 2020, from complications of Covid-19.

She is survived by 11 children: Bernard (Nancy) Raibley of Louisville, CO; Margaret Raibley of Davenport, IA; Paula (Steve) Elmer of Monroe, WI; Elaine Susan Raibley of Seneca; Judith Raibley Masterson of Waukegan; Annette (Brian) Olson of...

Sep 5, 2020

Ruth H. Martini (nee Milkereit), 86, passed away on September 5, 2020. She was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Anna Schoening Milkereit and Max (Dorothy) Milkereit. She married Joseph Martini in Rockford IL, moving to Ottawa, IL in 1965. They were together for 55 years until his death in 2008.

A talented soprano, Ruth studied...

Sep 1, 2020

Edith A. Datti, 100 yrs. old of Ottawa passed away Tuesday September 1, 2020.

Private family services will be held. She will be buried at St. Columba Cemetery in Ottawa. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Edith was born August 2, 1920 in Rock Falls, Illinois to Peter & Cecelia (Schietroma)...

Sep 1, 2020

Virginia Lee (Voyles) Farrell, 85, a bartender and factory worker of many years and an Ottawa native, died on the first of September at the age of eighty-five while at home surrounded by her family.

Memorial services will be held at 6 pm, Monday, September 7 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will...

Aug 30, 2020

Mary "Sue" Wheeler, 65, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Sunday August 30, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

A gathering of friends will be held Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Due to CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing will be required.

Mary was born April 2, 1955, in Streator, IL,...

Aug 29, 2020

Lloyd C. Johnson, 89, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A Private Funeral Service will be Wednesday at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Lloyd Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Norway Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Lloyd was born March...

Aug 27, 2020

Michael J. Tombari, 58, of Streator, formerly of Aurora, passed away August 27, 2020. Michael was born October 3, 1961 to August and Lorraine (Bauman) Tombari.

The laughter shared will continue to carry in our hearts. The kindness will continue to light the

way for others and the Love shared will never cease.

...

Aug 26, 2020

Juanita Whalen, 86, of Ottawa, IL, passed away August 26, 2020 at her home .

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Lost Lands Cemetery in Streator. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Juanita was born December 8, 1933, in Ottawa, IL, to Willis and May (Mading) Voyles. She married...

Aug 26, 2020

Gertrude Pesci, 86, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation rites. A burial will take place in Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island, New York, at a later date.

Gert was born November 19, 1933, in Staten Island, NY, to Daniel and...

Aug 18, 2020

Coralee Green, 80, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Aperion Care in Marseilles.

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

Coralee was born October 13, 1939 in Ottawa to Ira and Margaret (Miller) Grady. She was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church and a past president of...

Aug 17, 2020

James D. "Jim" Collins, 89, of Seneca, passed away August 17, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, August 24 at 11am at St. Columba Church, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 am prior to the service Monday at St. Columba Church. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery...

Aug 16, 2020

Betty J. Carroll, 87, of Marseilles, IL, passed away August 16,2020. She was born January 20, 1933 to the late Richard and Ruby (Presley) Miller.

Betty was predeceased by her loving husband of 39 years, Robert E. Carroll. She is survived by her son, Richard E. Carroll of Marseilles; her daughter Pamela (John) Price of Marseilles as...

Aug 10, 2020

John M. Hill, 60, of Ottawa passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

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

He attended Marquette High School. He was a handyman and did many local jobs. He also worked for Jobst Monument Company....

Aug 10, 2020

Grace Lorainne Ward, 88, of Ottawa, formerly of Seneca, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at her home.

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

Grace was born January 1, 1932 in Seneca to Roy and Esther Christina (Anderson) Bennett. She married Wesley Ward February...

Aug 9, 2020

Gary Bardson, 66, of Naplate, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm, Thursday, August 13 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Due to CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing will be required. Private family services will be held. He will be buried at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Gary was born...

Aug 7, 2020

Roger K. Armstrong, Sr., 84, of Ottawa passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Roger was born January 6, 1936, in Marseilles to Frank Armstrong and Edna Leibold. He married Bernita Hubbartt on August 22, 1965 at the Wedron Church. He owned and operated...

Aug 6, 2020

Walter J. “Wally” Janusz, 86, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, August 11 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm, an hour prior to services, at the funeral...

Aug 2, 2020

Benjamin Garland, 23, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Colorado Springs, CO.

Military services will be at 3pm, Friday, August 14, at the pavilion in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11 to 2 pm, Friday, prior to services, at Ottawa Funeral Home.

Ben was born July 3, 1997, in Ottawa,...