Obituaries

Jul 6, 2020

Doris J. Hiles, 83, of Ottawa passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Monday, July 6, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am, Thursday, July 9 at St. Columba Church, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30...

Jul 6, 2020

Gertrude "Joan" Tuliglowski, 91, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, July 6, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

She will be buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery next to her husband of 60 years, Edward Tuliglowski. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Joan was born May 21, 1929...

Jul 1, 2020

Dawn M. Kirby, 59, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Dawn was born October 22, 1960 in Streator to Dean and Betty (Stadel) Brownsley. She married Ricky Kirby on September 19, 2008. Dawn loved gardening, cooking,...

Jun 29, 2020

George W. Robertson, III, 65, of Ottawa passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home.

Visitation will be 10 am to noon, Thursday, July 2 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Funeral services with military honors will follow at noon at the funeral home, with Deacon Ray Fisher officiating.

George was born June 26, 1955, in...

Jun 27, 2020

Charlene “Boots” (née Just) Wisniewski Eike, 81, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at the home of her loving niece, Kathy Ann Wisniewski in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was born on April, 17, 1939 in LaSalle, IL, the third and youngest child to the late Charles and Marie (née Jasper) Just.

Boots was...

Jun 24, 2020

Robert J. Heaton, 75, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Rock Run Place in Joliet.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, Saturday, June 27 at St. Patrick's Church in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am at the church. Due to Covid-19 guidelines, masks and social distancing will...

Jun 23, 2020

John Robert Poggi, 32, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 pm, Sunday, June 28 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Due to CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing will be required.

Private family services will be held on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...

Jun 20, 2020

Sandra K. "Sandy" (Teausant) Burkart, 68, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family after courageously fighting a four year battle with breast cancer.

A public visitation will be from 3 to 6 pm, Thursday, July 2 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Due to the current Covid-19 guidelines, masks and social distancing...

Jun 20, 2020

Mary Lou Collins, 81, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Pleasant View. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am, Wednesday, June 24 at St. Columba Church, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am, prior to services, at the church. She will be buried at St. Columba Cemetery....

Jun 19, 2020

Francis "Butch" Bohler, Jr., 78, of Ottawa passed away June 19th at Edward Hospital in Naperville.

A memorial service will be held 6 pm, Monday, June 29 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Antonio Dittmer officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 pm, prior to services, at the funeral home. He will be buried at Oakwood...

Jun 18, 2020

Victor "VJ" Robinson, 53, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home.

A public visitation will be held from 4 to 7 pm, Friday, June 26 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Due to Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, masks and social distancing are required. Private family services will be held.

VJ was born June...

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)...