Obituaries

Dec 1, 2024

Richard Fiorini, 72, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 6, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am on Friday at St. Francis Church. Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum in Oakwood...

Nov 23, 2024

Marcia Lynn Rogers (Fish), 79, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on November 23, 2024, at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

The interment will be private at Stavanger Cemetery and a memorial service will take place at a later date.

Marcia was born August 26, 1945, in Seneca, IL, to Rex and Edith (Larsen) Fish. She married...

Nov 22, 2024

Maxine Twait (Haeffele), 95 of Ottawa, IL., passed away peacefully November 22, 2024 at the Pleasant View Nursing Home. There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Maxine was born January 27, 1929 in Sheridan, IL., to Albert and Esther Haeffele. She married Stanley Twait on...

Nov 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Cotner, of Seneca, IL ~ a truly extraordinary man whose kindness, brilliance, compassion and creativity inspired those fortunate enough to know him. Surrounded by his loving family, Bob passed away on November 16, 2024, leaving behind a Legacy that will continue to inspire and guide his...

Nov 16, 2024

Judith Ann Armstrong, 84, of Ottawa passed away on November 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by those she loved.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00pm at the funeral home with Pastor John Nordstrom Sr officiating.

Judith was born...

Nov 14, 2024

Betty E. Tendall, 104, formerly of Seneca passed away Thursday, November 14 at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois.  She will be buried in Oakwood Park in a private family service at a later date.

Betty was born September 11, 1920 in Miller township to Ernest and Nellie (Stangeland) Larsen.  She married Wesley O. Tendall in 1943 in...

Nov 12, 2024

Ernest Wayne Foster, 87, of Deer Park Township, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois with his family by his side. According to his wishes there will be no public services.

Ernest was born September 7, 1937, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Benjamin and Lelah (Lockman) Foster. He married Janice Marie...

Nov 11, 2024

Wesly Franklin Stohr, 79, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church, 622 W Jefferson St, Ottawa, IL 61350. A funeral ceremony will follow at 12:00noon at the church with Rev. David E. Daniel officiating....

Nov 7, 2024

Wayne Dale Corcoran, 96, of Ottawa, IL, passed away peacefully November 7th, 2024 at the La Salle County Nursing Home with his family by his side.

The visitation will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on Thursday November 14th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The service will follow at 11:00 am with Father Justin Ramza officiating....

Nov 6, 2024

Thomas Francis Varney, 72, of Utica, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home in Utica.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10, from 2:00pm until 3:30pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 3:30pm with Chaplain Joe Nasvytis officiating. The family asks for everyone to wear their favorite Bears or...

Nov 1, 2024

Brent Valdez, 45, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He was born January 26, 1979 to Ruben and Brenda (Robinson) Valdez of Ottawa.

He is survived by his mother, Brenda Sauer; his brothers, Justin and Brandon Valdez; his children, Trent, Taylor, Ruben, and Julian; his girlfriend and long time companion, Tabitha...

Nov 1, 2024

Vaughn Michael Hauser, 35, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2024.

A funeral mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in Ottawa, IL. Burial service will follow at St. Columba Cemetery.

Vaughn was born August 21, 1989, in Aurora, IL, to Scott...

Nov 1, 2024

Gloria W. (Ekstrom) Gregor, 96, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away on November 1st, 2024.

Gloria was born January 31st, 1928, in Wasco, Illinois, to Frederic and Ellen (Steele) Ekstrom. She married Clifford Charles Gregor on September 10th, 1949, in Lily Lake, Illinois.

She spent most of her life caring for and then traveling to see...

Oct 24, 2024

Ann Marie Day, 97, of Ottawa, passed away October 24, 2024 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Ann was born...

Oct 24, 2024

John Lenac Jr., 70, of Grand Ridge, IL, passed away October 24th, 2024 at home with his family by his side.

A Christian Celebration of Life will be held at Heritage Christian Center on November 2nd at 12PM with Pastor Debra Wenger officiating. The Luncheon will follow at the church. Visitation will be from 10-12PM. Burial will...

Oct 20, 2024

Maria Rose (Juchniewiez) Durdan, 72, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on October 20th, 2024 at her home after battling Type 1 Diabetes for almost 63 years. Maria was born November 25th, 1951, in Ottawa, IL, to Edward and Rosemary (Brusca) Juchniewiez.

She attended St. Columba School and Marquette High School. She graduated from Ottawa High School in...

Oct 20, 2024

Sherri Bossen, 56, of Mendota, IL, passed away surrounded by family on October 20th, 2024 at the Morris Hospital.

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

Sherri was born August 3rd, 1968, in Joliet, IL, to Don and Carla Jean (Lawrence) Walton.

She worked at Starved Rock Media as...

Oct 16, 2024

Judy Whitney passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center.  A private memorial will be scheduled at a later date.  Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Judy was born on May 4, 1947 in Joliet, IL to Glen and Jane (Finkle) Whitney.  She graduated from High School in Logan’s...

Oct 15, 2024

Kenneth R. Wisbrock, 82, of Sheridan, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery, IL at a later date. Kenneth was born September 8, 1942, in Aurora, IL, to Frances George and Anna Mary (Plese) Wisbrock. He married Lorelei "Lori"...

Oct 15, 2024

Harold Mercker, 66, of Ottawa, IL, passed away October 15th, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.

A visitation will be Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home.

Harold was born July 7th, 1958, in Ottawa, IL, to Raymond and Connie (Treen) Mercker.

He worked at...