Obituaries

Floyd Collins

Jan 26, 2017

Floyd B. Collins, 95, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Liberty Village in Peru. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 4:00 pm Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Father Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, prior to services at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood...

Donald Anderson

Jan 25, 2017

Surrounded by his children and his wife of 57 years, Donald Carl Anderson, 82, of Ottawa and Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away peacefully at Pleasant View on Wednesday, Jan. 25, after a years-long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

A wake will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 2-5pm at Ottawa Funeral Home with the Knights of Columbus...

Mary Lou Graham

Jan 24, 2017

Mary Louise Graham, 62, of Princeton passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mary Lou was born February 16, 1954 in Ottawa, Illinois to Ernest Jacob and Maria Elizabeth (Brown) Weber. She married Michael John Graham on June 10, 2000 he passed...

Dee Thompson

Jan 20, 2017

Dolores "Dee" Thompson, 73, of Ottawa passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at Pleasant View Luther Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, January 25 at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa, with Rev. Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 pm, Tuesday, January 24 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Niki Hamilton

Jan 20, 2017

Niki Leeann Hamilton born December 2, 1990 in Vista, California laid her earthly burdens down and transcended into the loving arms of her parents the late Joel and Jamie (Rudnicky) Hamilton. At 26 years old she passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017, after a hard fought battle with addiction. Niki had a loving spirit and a kind heart....

Robert L. Dean Jr.

Jan 20, 2017

Robert L. Dean Jr., 68, of Ottawa passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at Rivershores Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marseilles. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites. Robert was born August 21, 1948 in Chicago to Robert and Gertrude (Simpson) Dean. He married Bonnie McMullen on June 1, 1985 in Chicago. Robert was a...

John B. Rose

Jan 18, 2017

John B. Rose, 90, of Grand Ridge passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the LaSalle County Veterans' Home.

Funeral services will be held at 4 pm, Sunday, January 22 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 2 -4 pm, prior to the services on Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial...

Robert A. Cunningham

Jan 17, 2017

Robert A. Cunningham, 67, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11am, Friday, January 20 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 10 - 11am, prior to the services, at the funeral home, with military services. Robert was born April...

Thomas H. Quinn Iii

Jan 17, 2017

Thomas H. Quinn III, 65, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 21 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Driscoll officiating. Visitation will be 4 - 7 pm, Friday, January 20 at the Ottawa Funeral Home . Burial will be...

Aldona Olson

Jan 16, 2017

Aldona Margaret Olson, 98, of Seneca (formerly of Libertyville, IL) passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Morris Hospital.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Lithuanian National Cemetery in Justice, IL.

Aldona was born October 10, 1918 in Chicago to Joseph and Elizabeth (Bruzgulas) Povelonis. She married...

Lee Ann Mclennan

Jan 15, 2017

Lee Ann McLennan, 54, of Sheridan passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held at 7pm, Thursday, January 19 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Pastor Tami Perryman of the Community of Christ in Marseilles. Visitation will be from 4 - 7pm, prior to the services, at the funeral...

Robert Anderson

Jan 15, 2017

Robert G. Anderson Jr., 85, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, January 19, 2017 at St. Patrick's Church with Father Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home....

Jodene M. Retoff

Jan 13, 2017

Jodene M. (Saager) Retoff, 67, of Streator passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Arrangements are being made. Jodene was born July 22, 1949 in Ottawa to Wilbur and Neila (Bellrose) Saager. She married John (Jack) Retoff on July 25, 1972 in Streator. She was a member of the American Legion Woman's Auxillary Post...

Robert "Gus" Agostinelli

Jan 13, 2017

Robert “Gus” Agostinelli, 70, of Ottawa passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born July 15, 1946, to Armand and Susie Agostinelli in New Haven, CT. A visitation will take place from 12 – 4pm at Ottawa Funeral Home on Saturday, January 21, and a memorial service will follow from...

Hazel F. Sedar

Jan 5, 2017

Hazel F. Sedar, 94, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Corey Krengiel officiating. Visitation will be from 10 - noon, prior to the services, at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Columba...

Jason Thompson

Jan 5, 2017

Jason A. Thompson, 37, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory. Jason was born July 3, 1979 in Ottawa, Illinois to Michael and Brenda (Konrath) Thompson. He enjoyed playing pool and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a brilliant and inquisitive guy who...

Charles Reeder Jr.

Jan 2, 2017

Charles W. Reeder Jr., 88, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Rivershores Care Center. In honoring his wishes he won't be having any services. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation rites. Charles was born July 18, 1928 in Ottawa, Illinois to Charles Sr. and Sadie (Smith) Reeder. He retired from LOF after...

Marilyn A. Kuhn

Dec 30, 2016

Marilyn A. Kuhn, 84, of Ottawa passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Pleasant View Luther Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa, with Rev. Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be from 9 - 12:30 on Wednesday, prior to the services, at Ottawa Funeral Home....

Donald D. Bruno

Dec 28, 2016

Donald "Don" D. Bruno, 82, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Monday, January 2 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial...

John "Jack" Armstrong

Dec 27, 2016

John A. "Jack" Armstrong passed away on Tuesday, December 27, at Pleasant View Lutheran Home with his loving family at his side.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 3 at 10:00 am at St. Columba Church officiated by Father David Kipfer. Visitation is 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday, January 2 at Ottawa Funeral Home preceded with...