Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...