Obituaries

Paul Crawford

Paul Crawford

Aug 19, 2014

Paul Crawford, 66, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. Services are pending. Paul was born October 3, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to Paul and Dorothea (Cortier) Crawford. He retired from Peltier Glass. He is survived by three sisters, Karen Walker of Ottawa, Sandra Hill of Springfield, IL and Paula Gray...

William Vaughn

William Vaughn

Aug 15, 2014

William "Bill" Vaughn, 86, of Marseilles, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Ottawa Pavilion. In honoring Bill's request he will not be having any services. Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory was entrusted with his cremation rites. Bill was born March 6, 1928 in Ashland, Missouri to James and Carrie (Bryant) Vaughn. He was a member of the...

James  M. Schranz

James M. Schranz

Aug 15, 2014

James M. Schranz, 77, of Seneca, IL, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Morris Hospital. In honoring Jim's wishes he will not be having any services. Cremation rites were entrusted to Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home.

Robert Ogle

Robert Ogle

Aug 12, 2014

Robert Ogle, 78, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Ottawa, Illinois. Visitation will be Saturday, August 16, 2014, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be at 4:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home with Vitas Chaplin Terry Ann Dumyahn officiating....

Josephine O'Berto

Josephine O'Berto

Aug 7, 2014

Josephine O'Berto, 93, of Naplate, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at St. Mary's Church in Naplate with Rev. Mike Adrie officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church. Burial will be in the Ottawa...

Tom Green

Tom Green

Aug 7, 2014

Thomas "Tom" F. Green, 68, of Seneca, IL, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, August 14, 2014 at St. Patrick's Church in Seneca with Rev. Ray Guthrie officiating. Tom's request was casual dress only. Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home is entrusted with his...

Verna Miller

Verna Miller

Aug 6, 2014

Verna Miller, 81, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Funeral Ceremony will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 11:30 to 1:00 pm Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Ottawa Funeral Home prior to services. She will be...

Kenneth Murphy

Kenneth Murphy

Aug 5, 2014

Kenneth Murphy, 83, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mass will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 9, 2014 at St. Patrick's Church with Father Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, August 8, 2014 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in St....

William Luther

William Luther

Aug 3, 2014

William A. Luther, 83, of Ottawa, died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Epworth United Methodist Church, 627 Gentleman Road, Ottawa with Pastor Nancy Rethford and Pastor Rich Fassig, co-officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial...

Rosemary Chapman

Rosemary Chapman

Jul 29, 2014

Rosemary (Hohlman) Chapman, 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 29 at Ottawa Pavilion. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 Friday, August 1, 2014 at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Tony Fevlo officiating. She will be entombed at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with her services. Rosemary...

Janice Kiesig

Janice Kiesig

Jul 27, 2014

Janice J. Kiesig, 77, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on July 27 at HPH Hospice in Hudson, Florida. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 23 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Ottawa with burial to follow at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Janice was...

Lawrence Dettlaff

Lawrence Dettlaff

Jul 25, 2014

Lawrence "Larry" Dettlaff, 75, of Seneca and New Port Ritchie, FL, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. A Memorial Mass for Larry will be 1:00 pm Friday, August 1, 2014 at St. Patrick's Church in Seneca with Msgr. Philip Halfacre officiating.

Linda Gash

Linda Gash

Jul 23, 2014

Linda Carol Gash, 59, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am July 26, 2014 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Kim Wood officiating. Visitation will be July 26, 2014 9:00 to 11:00 am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be at...

Florence Gahan

Florence Gahan

Jul 22, 2014

Florence "Flo" Gahan, 76, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mass will be held at 1:00 pm July 25, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi with Rev. Tony Fevlo officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 to 12:30 on Friday at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery. Florence...

Rev.  Kurt Simon

Rev. Kurt Simon

Jul 20, 2014

The Rev. Kurt W. Simon, 81, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Visitation will be Saturday, July 26, 2014 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, July 27, 2014 at First Congregational United Church of Christ with Rev. Kim Wood...

Catherine  A. Baldoni

Catherine A. Baldoni

Jul 19, 2014

Catherine A. Baldoni, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Westminster Towers in Bradenton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, July 24, 2014 at St. Columba Church with Rev. Corey Krengiel officiating. We are honored to serve her family at the Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will be in St....

James Katrein

James Katrein

Jul 17, 2014

James "JJ" Allen Katrein Jr, 33, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday July 17, 2014 peacefully at home. JJ passed away after a long struggle with brain cancer surrounded by family and friends that loved him. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Monday July 21, 2014 at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until...

Tom Quinn

Tom Quinn

Jul 15, 2014

Thomas Quinn Jr., 83, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Spring Valley Nursing Home. Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday July 18, 2014 with Rev. Corey Krengiel officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a later...

Brenlee  Jade Pagakis

Brenlee Jade Pagakis

Jul 15, 2014

Brenlee Jade Pagakis infant daughter of Matt Pagakis and Maggie Bardson passed away peacefully at the University of Chicago on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Funeral service will be at noon on Saturday July 19, 2014 at Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 to noon at Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory....

Irene Sheedy

Irene Sheedy

Jul 13, 2014

Irene Sheedy, 86, of Wheaton, IL, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Brighton Gardens in Wheaton, Illinois. Mass will be held at 10:00 am July 17, 2014 at Seneca's St. Patrick's Church in Seneca IL, with Father Ray Guthrie officiating. Visitation will be July 16, 2014 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Knollcrest Funeral Home located at 1500...