Obituaries

Jul 10, 2024

Bernita Leslie Armstrong, 79, of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Allure of Mendota.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Bernita was born November 20, 1944, in London, England, to Herbert and Ivy Hubbart. She married Roger Armstrong on August 22, 1965 in Wedron, IL. He passed away August 7,...

Jul 9, 2024

Jean Timmons of Marseilles, IL passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2024 after a valiant 9 year battle with cancer. Jean was a loving, unique, and generous woman with a beautiful soul and a warrior’s spirit. She will be deeply missed by all those who loved her.

Jean Timmons was born in Ottawa, IL on November 6,...

Jul 8, 2024

Philip Scott Carretto, 67, of Marseilles, IL, passed away on July 8th, 2024 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Church on Friday, July 12th at 10:00AM, with Monsignor Meridian officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 11th from 4PM-7PM at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery. A...

Jul 5, 2024

Chance William Ruger, 25, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 13, from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 2:00pm at the funeral home, with Deacon Ron Wackerlin officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

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Jul 3, 2024

Tammy Renae Stevenson-Scutt, 46, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

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

Tammy was born September 5, 1977, in Ottawa, IL, to Gerald W. and Alma J....

Jul 1, 2024

Ronald J. Winnicki, 64, of Ottawa, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 1, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

A celebration of life will be held on July 20th at The Lone Buffalo in Ottawa, IL, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please join us to share your favorite memories and celebrate his life....

Jul 1, 2024

Gary English, 66, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 5 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home.

Gary was born October 1, 1957, in Ottawa, IL, to Bernard and Betty (Hoffman) English. He married Christine Carretto...

Jun 26, 2024

Rose Marie (Widmayer) Fredericks, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at OSF St Elizabeth Hospital.  Visitation will be Monday, July 1st from 4-7pm at Ottawa Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 2nd at 10am with Fr. Driscoll officiating.    She will be laid to rest in the Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.

Rose was born...

Jun 25, 2024

Obituary Pending.

Jun 25, 2024

Rosalee "Lee" Shafer, 85, of Streator (formerly of Villa Park), IL, passed away on June 25th, 2024 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Lee was born January 26, 1939 in Denver, Colorado to Marian Boyd and Eva Norkis.

She worked at Zenith as an Accountant for many years. Lee was also involved in the local Jaycees and...

Jun 23, 2024

Robert "Bob" "Bama" Stoudt, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 26, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, June 27, at 10:30am, at St. Columba Church. Burial will follow at...

Jun 21, 2024

Sharon Kay (Mayhall) DeCoursey, age 83, of Ottawa Il, felt Gods arms around her and heard him whisper “Come to Me” on June 21, 2024.  Sharon is survived by her children Jeff (Debbie Longest) of Ottawa, IL; Tim (Michelle) of Lewis Center, OH; grandchildren, Bailey (Kiefer Hock) of Nashville, TN; Maxwell of Columbus, OH; and brother, Larry (Bonnie) Mayhall,...

Jun 20, 2024

Judith R. Norris, 79, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away June 20, 2024, at Christ Advocate Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, June 29,  2024 at St. Patrick’s Church in Ottawa with Monsignor Philip D. Halfacre officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Ottawa...

Jun 19, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Knott, 70, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Aperion Care in Marseilles after a courageous battle with cancer.

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

Larry was born March 10, 1954, in Ottawa, IL, to Lawrence and...

Jun 18, 2024

Charles "Chip" Steep, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Visitation will be Friday, June 28, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A second visitation will take place on Saturday, June 29, from 10:00am until 11:00am, at the chapel at Pleasant View Lutheran Home. A...

Jun 17, 2024

It’s with our deepest sorrow that we share the unfortunate passing of our dear Carol. Surrounded by her loved ones, Evelyn “Carol” Hensley fell asleep in death at the age of 87 on Monday, June 17th, 2024. Carol, as she liked to be called, was born January 22, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents Pauline & Fred “Shorty” Riddle....

Jun 14, 2024

Russell James Martin of Bradenton, Florida passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 87.  Russ was born November 14, 1936, the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Bartlett) Martin.

Russ was a longtime resident of Seneca before retiring and moving to Bradenton, Florida. Russ was a veteran of the United States Army having...

Jun 5, 2024

Nancy Sovern Peffley, 90, of Ottawa passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  Born August 1, 1933, in Lafayette, Indiana she was the daughter of William M. and Ruth C. (Swoverland) Sovern.  She graduated from Goshen High School, Goshen Indiana in 1951 and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri graduating in 1953 with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts....

Jun 4, 2024

Richard M Young, 69, of Marseilles, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Jun 3, 2024

Mary Bower, 96, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at  The Pavilion of Ottawa with her family by her side.

Visitation will be Monday, June 10, from 9:30am until 11:30am at Ottawa Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 9:15am prior to the visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00pm, on...