Obituaries

Jim Prevot

Jim Prevot

Aug 29, 2015

James A. Prevot, 86, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation rites. Jim was born May 10, 1929 in Naplate, Illinois to Arthur and Annie (Voytik). He married Izzy Bravick on August 9, 1952 at...

Georgia Welsh

Georgia Welsh

Aug 29, 2015

Georgia L. Welsh, 80, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Pleasant View. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with the Rev. Augustin Kassa officiating. Visitation one hour before services at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery next to her...

Joyce Oldenburg

Joyce Oldenburg

Aug 26, 2015

Joyce Oldenburg, 86, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Ottawa Pavilion. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, August 31, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Johnson officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Monday prior to services at Ottawa Funeral Home. She will be buried in Mount Hope Cemetery...

Elaine Curtin

Elaine Curtin

Aug 26, 2015

Elaine Welter Curtin, 84, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Pleasant View. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 28, 2015 at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:00 pm prior to Mass at St. Patrick's Church. Ottawa Funeral Home is entrusted...

Everett Kennedy

Everett Kennedy

Aug 24, 2015

Everett L. Kennedy, 76, of Marseilles passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Everett was born December 13, 1938 in Seneca, Missouri to Ernest and Anna...

Patrick Ostler

Patrick Ostler

Aug 24, 2015

Patrick James (P.J.) Ostler of Ottawa, Illinois passed away in his home, Aug. 24, 2015. He was 74 years old, though he firmly denied that he was ever a day over 39. Patrick was born July 15, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Della (Rynn) Ostler. He attended St. Procopius in Lisle (now Benet Academy), and then transferred...

Lorraine  M Bansberg

Lorraine M Bansberg

Aug 23, 2015

Lorraine M. Bansberg, 92, of Ottawa was called peacefully into eternal life by our Heavenly Father, on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Lorraine was born July 19, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to George and Margaret (Dean) Slingland. She married William F. Bansberg on July 4, 1946 at St. Vincent Ferrer in Brooklyn, New York....

Connie Wheeler

Connie Wheeler

Aug 22, 2015

Connie Wheeler, 74, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Ottawa Pavilion. Cremation rites have been accorded.

William Tucker

William Tucker

Aug 22, 2015

William (Bill) Tucker went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, August 22, 2015 after living 86 years on earth. Bill was born April 9, 1929 on a farm in Hampton, Iowa. He joined the Navy in June of 1946, serving during WWII. Bill has four children who survive him; John (Jill) Tucker, Ann Tucker, Jim Tucker, and Mary (Tim)...

Patricia Shufflebotham

Patricia Shufflebotham

Aug 21, 2015

Private burial were held on Monday, August 24, 2015. Services were entrusted to the Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home in Seneca.

George Reinmann

George Reinmann

Aug 20, 2015

George J. Reinmann, 108, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Ottawa Pavilion. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 pm on Monday August 24, 2015 at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa with Rev. Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 on Monday at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in...

Stephan  A. Ahasic

Stephan A. Ahasic

Aug 18, 2015

Stephan A. Ahasic, 58, of Streator passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 24, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Richardson, officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in...

Elizabeth Barron

Elizabeth Barron

Aug 16, 2015

Elizabeth "Beth" Barron, 59, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, August 21, 2015 at St. Columba Church with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home with prayers at 3:45. The...

Donald  J Hougas

Donald J Hougas

Aug 16, 2015

Donald Jason Hougas, 96, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Pleasant View, in Ottawa. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday August 22, 2015 at Pleasant View Chapel with Rev. Richard Ewing officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 2:00 pm at the Pleasant View Chapel. Burial will be in Section Cemetery...

Charles Gould

Charles Gould

Aug 15, 2015

Charles "Chuck" F. Gould Sr., 73, of Zephyrhills, FL and Ottawa passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to services at Ottawa Funeral...

Jessica Woods

Jessica Woods

Aug 14, 2015

Jessica M. Woods, 25, of Peru passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 pm Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, August 21, 2015, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Jessica was born January...

Jeanne Mcnamara

Jeanne Mcnamara

Aug 12, 2015

Jeanne C. McNamara, 81, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Pleasant View. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Saturday August 15, 2015 at St. Patrick Church with Rev. Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday with Prayers at 3:45 pm at the Ottawa Funeral Home....

Barry Smith  Jr.

Barry Smith Jr.

Aug 12, 2015

Barry W. Smith Jr., 44, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at his home. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, August 17, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Pastor David E. Daniel of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday prior to services at Ottawa Funeral Home. Cremation...

Margaret  "Peg" Duffy

Margaret "Peg" Duffy

Aug 12, 2015

Margaret M. "Peg" Duffy of Serena died August 12, 2015 at Ottawa Pavilion. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 Monday, August 17, 2015 at St. Columba Catholic Church, with Rev. Corey Krengiel officiating. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home with prayers...

Gary Simpkins  Sr.

Gary Simpkins Sr.

Aug 10, 2015

Gary R Simpkins Sr., 69, of Ottawa passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at his home. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 Friday, August 14, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1:00 to 3:00 Friday at Ottawa Funeral Home prior to services. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Gary was born May 16, 1946 Aurora,...