Obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

William Joseph Anderson, 90, of Seneca passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

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

Bill was born September 12, 1934 in Toluca, IL to James and Anna (Jurkanin) Anderson, Sr. He served his...

Feb 3, 2025

James "Brownie" Brown, 100, of Grand Ridge, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial Mass will be Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Mary of the Fields Catholic Church, Grand Ridge, IL. Visitation will be 9:30 – 11:30 with Mass beginning at 11:30. Burial will be at Calvary...

Feb 3, 2025

William T. Rosencrans, 95, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Arc in Streator.

Mass of Christian Burial for Bill will be Tuesday, February 11, at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Bill was born January 24,...

Feb 2, 2025

Annie Eugena Clements, of Peru, formerly from Ottawa, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, she was 92.

Born in Liberty, Ky. on March 28,1932, she was the daughter of the late Claxton Pennington and Lena (Allen) Pennington and the widow of the late Harold Clements.

Survivors include two daughters, Teddy Maxine Brown and Kathryn Ritchie;...

Jan 31, 2025

Stephen F. Maier passed away at home on January 31, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 56.  Steve (a/k/a “Fritz” to his family) was born March 23, 1968, in Ottawa, Illinois to Clarence and Rose (Keller) Maier.  Steve’s life was a testament to the values of hard work, community service, and devotion to family.

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Jan 31, 2025

Kevin Michael Leiteritz, of Ottawa, IL, passed away, Friday January 31 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa.

Kevin was born on September 3, 1960, in Ottawa, IL, to August and Karen (Griglione) Leiteritz.  He was a Ottawa Township Graduate, Class of 1978.  He retired after working 20 years at River City in Seneca, IL.

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Jan 30, 2025

Carol Jean Reinecke, 62, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 5:00pm.

Carol was born May 25, 1962, in Chicago, IL, to Russell...

Jan 29, 2025

Doyle Olson, 83, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

Visitation will be on Sunday, February 2, from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 3, at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery....

Jan 28, 2025

Frederic Breit Walsh (Rick), 78, of Bradenton, FL, passed away January 28, 2025 at Lakewood Ranch Hospice House in Bradenton, FL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am on Saturday, June 21, at St. Columba Church. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery.

Rick was born March 30, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Edward...

Jan 27, 2025

Nancy K. Quinzio, age 87, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025.

She was born on June 17, 1937, in Ottawa, Illinois, to William and Marie Lane. Nancy was united in marriage to Peter "Pete" Quinzio on September 7, 1957, at St. Columba Church in Ottawa, Illinois, and was currently a member of St....

Jan 26, 2025

With a heavy heart and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sandra Einhaus, who departed this world on January 26, 2025, at the age of 83. Her legacy is woven into the very fabric of our family, a testament to her unwavering love and devotion.

Sandra was born July 15, 1941 in Ottawa,...

Jan 25, 2025

Tracy Ann Conner, 55, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 30, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00am on Friday, January 31, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial...

Jan 23, 2025

Eleanor Hess, 89, of Marseilles, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marseilles. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.

Eleanor was born August 14, 1935, to George and...

Jan 20, 2025

Charlene Marie (Panier) Bailey, 77, of Ottawa passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at her home, with her devoted husband at her side.

Charlene was born on June 13th, 1947, in Ottawa, IL to Alfred “Boy” and Marie (Vittone) Panier.  She entered the world, a package deal, with her twin sister, and partner in crime, Marlene.  ...

Jan 18, 2025

Gary Knutson, 64 of Ottawa, died Saturday January 18, 2025 in Ottawa, IL.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church located at 726 West Jefferson Street Ottawa IL with  Monsignor  Merdian officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Gary Knutson was born May...

Jan 18, 2025

Margaret "Marge" Garling, 92, of Morris, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Serenity Estates of Morris with her family by her side.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 22, from 10:30am until 11:30am at First Baptist Church in Morris, 1650 W Route 6, Morris, IL 60450. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:30am, at the church, with...

Jan 13, 2025

Nobuko “Peggy” (as she was known to her friends) Goetz, surrounded by loved ones, passed away peacefully in her home January 13, 2025.

Peggy was born November 12, 1930 in Yokohama, Japan to Seikichi and Sawa Kayama, where she later attended grade school and Yokohama City University. Peggy excelled in sports and was an accomplished pianist, possessing...

Jan 9, 2025

Philip Martin Wasilewski, 77, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30am on Tuesday, at St. Patrick's Church, with Msgr. Mark...

Jan 6, 2025

Sheila Louise Skartveit, 81, of Ottawa, IL, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Henry, IL.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Sheila was born on May 21, 1943, in Lebanon, TN, to Charles and Virginia (Duncan) Taylor. She married the love of her life, Roger Skartveit, in a...

Jan 5, 2025

Donald L. Billings, 92, of Wedron, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota.

A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, January 10, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Military Honors will be rendered by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 at 3:00pm at the funeral...