Obituaries

Jun 14, 2020

Louis H. Kier, 77, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

He will be buried in Clarendon Hills Cemetery at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Lou was born August 29, 1942, in Elmhurst, IL, to Harold and...

Jun 13, 2020

Betty Jean (Qualls) Malinsky, known to her family as "Boom", was born September 13, 1923 in Valier, IL. to Leslie and Vera (Lowry) Qualls. She died June 13, 2020 in Ottawa, IL. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Her father, Les, was...

Jun 7, 2020

Connie Rae Orsburn, 68, of Norway, IL, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Connie was born November 19, 1951, in Aurora, IL, to Claude and Alberta (Crisman) Odum. She married Leroy Orsburn on December 3, 1971 at her parent's home in Seneca.

Connie was a fantastic wife,...

Jun 6, 2020

Terry M. Meglan, 66, of Peru, IL passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites. Terry was born December 7, 1953 in Ottawa to Robert and Theresa (Proehl) Meglan. He enjoyed planting, boating, and spending time with his family....

Jun 1, 2020

Beverly M. Dunn, 83, of Seneca, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Gardens of Parke Point Assisted Living Center in Morris.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, private family services will be held.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Seneca. Osborne Nelson Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Beverly was born on February  8,...

May 31, 2020

Evelyn McGraw, 93, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Evelyn was born August 17, 1926 in Brighton, IL to Lawrence and Luella (Challans) Moran. She married John "Jack" McGraw on November 23, 1951 and he passed away October 23, 1973.

Evelyn was a member of St. Patrick's Church. Her...

May 31, 2020

Timothy I Miller, 72, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his wife and children, after a battle with IPF.

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

Tim was born June 7, 1947, in Allen...

May 24, 2020

James Lewis Habben, 66, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020.

James was born on June 12, 1953 in Canton, IL to Paul Lewis and Betty Mae (Hassler) Habben. He graduated from Ottawa Township High School (Class of 1971). After high school he attended Eureka College on a swimming scholarship and a few years later obtained a...

May 24, 2020

Donald W. Pfalzgraf, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home. Due to COVID-19, private family services will be held. He will be buried at St. Columba Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Donald was born Aug. 3, 1930 in Ottawa, IL to Thomas L. and Lucille M. (Hauck)...

May 23, 2020

Drue Edward French, 16, of Naplate passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home, after his battle with AML.

Private family services will be held. A drive-through style visitation will be from 1 to 5 pm, Friday, May 29 at the pavilion at Oakwood Memorial Park. He will be buried at St. Columba Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral...

May 15, 2020

Dale was born on April 29, 1954 to James and Frances (Yarusinsky) Mustered.  He married the love of his life Maryann Holloway on May 1, 2004 at St. Columba Church in Ottawa.

Dale is survived by his wife, Maryann, his siblings Mike (Pam) Mustered, Mary Wiesbrock, and Paul (Sarah) Mustered; nieces Sarah (Vince) Evola, Leah (Brian) Hodgson,...

May 14, 2020

Virginia Mary Johnson, 92, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home. Private family services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Virginia was born December 21, 1927 in Ottawa to Lawrence J. "Dick" and Francis (Siolz) Stoudt. She married S. Milford Johnson on November 28,...

May 14, 2020

Jane Costin, 82, of Marseilles passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Aperion Care in Marseilles. Private family services will be held. Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home in Seneca has been entrusted with arrangements. Jane was born May 18, 1937 in Seneca to Sylvester and Catherine (Raikes) Mitchell. She married Harlan Costin on January 9, 1954; he passed away September 12,...

May 10, 2020

Scarlett Kay Krug, infant daughter of Erin Frazier and Andrew Krug, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Scarlett was born January 6, 2020 in Peoria to her parents, Andrew Krug and Erin Frazier, of Ottawa. Scarlett loved her snuffleupagus and CPT therapy time. She especially loved when her mommy sang to...

May 2, 2020

Shannon Nathaniel McGregory, 45, of Ottawa, passed away May 2, 2020 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites. Shannon was born February 5, 1975, in Marks, Mississippi, to Jimmy and Ellen Jane "Janie" (Bradley) McGregory . He married Jessica Haws on June 7, 2003 in Pontotoc, MS. Shannon...

May 2, 2020

Timothy James Jobst, 69, of Ottawa passed away on May 2, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with esophageal cancer.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Ottawa with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. The mass will be livestreamed...

Apr 29, 2020

Wilma L. "Willy" (Smith) Mathews, 92, of Ottawa,  formerly a resident of Lake Wales, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Willy has chosen to donate her body to The Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.

Willy was born April 24, 1928, in Vermont,...

Apr 28, 2020

Thomas E. Thompson, 71, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. He will be buried at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Tommy was born on March 22, 1949, in Ottawa, IL, to Earl and Josephine...

Apr 28, 2020

Catherine Walsh Harmon, age 96, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, of complications from the coronavirus. She currently resided in Geneva, IL, but had been an active participant in the communities of Ottawa (IL), Utica (IL), Elburn (IL), Mt. Home (AR) and Plano (IL).

Born March 12, 1924, to John and Mary (O’Donnell) Walsh of Ottawa, IL,...

Apr 27, 2020

Kevin P. Burke, 65, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home. Private services will be held. He will be buried at St. Columba Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Kevin was born December 22, 1954, in Ottawa, IL, to Daniel J. and Helen (Mitchell) Burke. He worked at Thorton's Car Dealership...