WCMY New Obituaries
Jakob Alan Mancilla of Ottawa
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jakob Alan Mancilla, who lost his life due to a fatal automobile accident on March 31, 2026. He left this world far too soon, leaving a void that can never be filled. Jakob was born on February 8, 2002 in Ottawa, IL, the son of Victor and Dana (Thompson) Mancilla....
Apr 03, 2026
Judith Lee Augustyniak, age 83, of Ottawa
Judith Lee Augustyniak, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Judy was born July 5, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Ira and Nora Lee (McCallum) Smith. She married Daniel W. Augustyniak July 7, 1962 at St. Joseph Church in Summit, Illinois. Surviving are her...
Apr 03, 2026
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