Obituaries

Wanda M. Taylor

Jan 3, 2021

Wanda M. Taylor, 70, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

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

Wanda was born December 5, 1950 in LaSalle to Rosella Jesse and John Taylor, Sr. She was a Para Professional and loved watching Big Brother and...

Betty Jane (Hall) Thomson

Jan 2, 2021

Betty Jane Thomson, 94, formerly of Ottawa, IL passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Stonecreek Health in Paducah, KY.

Due to current COVID guidelines, private services will be held at CrossBridge Community Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Betty was born May 14, 1926,...

Cecil Morrison, Sr.

Jan 2, 2021

Cecil Morrison, Sr., 90, of Marseilles passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Richard "Dick" Hart

Dec 28, 2020

Richard F. "Dick" Hart, 83, of Ottawa, formerly of Aurora and Rock Falls, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home.

Private family services will be held at St. Columba Church, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery with military honors. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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William J. Kummer, Sr.

Dec 24, 2020

William J. Kummer, Sr., 76, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home, with his family by his side.

Due to the current Covid restrictions, private services were held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Bill owned and operated...

Lora J. (Bray) Halm

Dec 23, 2020

Lora Jean (Bray) Halm, of La Salle, passed into the loving arms of our Lord at the age of 57 years old on December 23, 2020.

Private family will be held at the Ottawa Lighthouse Church. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Lora was born February 15, 1963, in Ottawa to...

Charles E. Kinkin

Dec 22, 2020

Charles E. "Charlie" Kinkin, Sr., 78, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his daughter's home.

Graveside services will be at 1 pm, Wednesday, January 6 at St. Columba Cemetery, with Rev. Bruno Byomuhangi officiating. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Charlie was born October 24, 1942, in Ottawa...

James "Zack" Zaccagnini

Dec 21, 2020

James V. "Zack" Zaccagnini, Jr., 84, of Naplate passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Private family services will be held at St. Columba Church with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. He will be buried at St. Columba Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Zack was born April 19, 1936 in...

Marguerite M. (Maloney) Wheeler

Dec 20, 2020

Marguerite “Marge” (Maloney) Wheeler of Ottawa, age 88, passed away on December 20, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

A memorial mass will be held at 10 am, Friday, February 12 at St. Francis Church. The Rosary will be said with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 9:30 am, prior to services, at the church. Ottawa Funeral Home...

Rita Hedrick

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...

Martin "Pat" Crawford Iii

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...

Glen T. Janeway

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...

Marie L. (Uhlir) Tucek

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...

Kimberly Hathaway

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...

Billie (Mckinley) Nussbaum

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...

Bernadette R. (Brown) Balzarini

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....

James Bloom

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....

Phyllis Louise Revell

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...

Bernard "Benny" Schomas

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....

Dominic Vercolio

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...