Obituaries

William Ross Henry

Jan 4, 2025

William Ross Henry, 62, of Ottawa, IL, passed away January 4th, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

William was born September 7th, 1962, in Joliet, IL, to Donald Henry and Cora McGuire.

He was an avid reader of Our Daily Bread. William enjoyed living near the water...

Daniel Owen Jones

Jan 3, 2025

Daniel Owen Jones, 83, of Tonica, IL, passed away January 3rd, 2025, in Peru Illinois.

A private memorial service will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home.

Daniel was born December 31st, 1941, in Council Grove, KS, to Thomas Owen and Lura (Felton) Jones. He married Penny (Thompson) Jones on June 28th, 1986, in Ottawa, IL....

Kathleen Elizabeth Schulz

Jan 2, 2025

Kathleen Elizabeth Stevens Schulz, age 73, of Ottawa, born in Springfield, Oregon, passed onto heaven on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; sons, Scott (Nancy) Schulz, Jeff (Jeremie) Schulz, a daughter, Kari (Al) Leffelman; eight grandchildren, Claire, Sophia, Ryan, Gus, Alaina, Michael, Sadie, and Sawyer; a brother, Jerry (Norma) Stevens and a...

Vera Ann Martinez

Dec 31, 2024

Vera Ann Martinez, 94, of Ottawa, passed away December 31, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 6, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, January 7, at 10:30am, at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will follow at St. Columba...

James F Wilcox Jr.

Dec 31, 2024

James F. Wilcox Jr., 86, of Utica, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.

A service with military honors will take place at the graveside in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

James was born July 13, 1938, in Ottawa,...

Anna Mae Brown

Dec 30, 2024

Anna Mae Brown, 89, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 4, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will follow in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.

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Christopher Ray Decker

Dec 28, 2024

Christopher Decker, 36, of Marseilles, Illinois, passed away on December 28th, 2024.

A visitation will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on January 2nd, 2025 from 9-10am. The funeral service will follow at 10am with Pastor Ray Mitchell officiating.

Christopher was born June 3rd, 1988, in Springfield, Ohio, to Ed and Dianna (Kirl) Decker. He...

Emma Lou Cawley

Dec 26, 2024

Emma Lou Cawley (nee- Beyer), 76, of Ottawa, IL, passed away December 26th, 2024, at her home; to be with her parents in heaven.

Emma Lou was born August 6th, 1948, in Decatur, IL, to Frederick and Marjorie (Buck) Beyer. She married Thomas J. Cawley on December 26th, 1970 at the Methodist Church in Seneca. Together they...

Patrick Allen Walker

Dec 24, 2024

Patrick A. Walker, 74, of Ottawa, IL, passed away December 24th, 2024 at Pavilion on Main Street.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis at 10:00am January 3rd, 2025. Visitation will be January 2nd at Ottawa Funeral Home from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.

Patrick was born...

Joseph Ernat

Dec 22, 2024

Joseph P. Ernat, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory.

Ruth Ann Schott

Dec 19, 2024

Ruth Ann Schott, 73, of Ottawa, IL, passed away December 19th, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

The funeral service will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on December 30th, 2024 at 1pm. Visitation will be prior from 12-1pm. A private burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Ruth was born May 10th, 1951,...

William Matthew Cupples

Dec 18, 2024

William Matthew Cupples, 61, of Mahomet, IL, passed away on December 18th, 2024.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.

William was born September 6th, 1963, in Ottawa, IL, to...

Grant Adam Youngstrum

Dec 18, 2024

Grant Adam Youngstrum, 44, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his home.

Grant was born on November 18, 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri to Terry and Paul Youngstrum. He grew up in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1999. He graduated from Joliet Community College - he was a truck driver for several...

Graceanne Craig

Dec 18, 2024

Graceanne (Paton) Craig, 76, of Peoria, formerly of Ottawa and Lake Thunderbird, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Manor Court at Liberty Village of Peoria.

A celebration of her life will take place on January 3, 2025, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home

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William Steven Cook

Dec 17, 2024

William Steven Cook, 54, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

William was born January 25, 1970, in Ottawa, IL, to Peter and Camilla (O'Keefe) Cook....

Mary Jane Green

Dec 16, 2024

Mary Jane Green, 75, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on December 16th, 2024 at her home.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18th at Ottawa Funeral Home from 5:30PM to 8:00PM.

Mary was born July 14th, 1949, in Wynne, AR, to Graham Woodard and Alice Sullivan. She married George Green in 1977.

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Pauline "Pat" Maderau

Dec 15, 2024

Pat Maderau, 82, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota.

Honoring her wishes, no funeral services will be held. Inurnment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Denise Deckard

Dec 11, 2024

Denise Michelle Deckard, 61, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Denise was born May 1, 1963, in Ottawa, IL, to Richard and Sally (Katrein) Dennis.

She worked for many years at LaSalle County Nursing Home. In her free time, she enjoyed tending to her beautiful flower...

Marilyn "Mag" Maubach

Dec 4, 2024

Marilyn "Mag" Maubach, 77, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 9, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, December 10, at 10:30am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating....

Sheila Ann Mccormick

Dec 2, 2024

Sheila McCormick, 68, of Sheridan, IL, passed away on December 2nd, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Reddick Mansion, 100 W Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, with refreshments at noon.

Sheila was born September 23rd, 1956, in Ottawa, Illinois....