WCMY New Obituaries
Athena Kay Farrell, 65, of Ottawa
Athena Kay Farrell, 65, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at her home. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 6:00pm. Cremation rites will follow the service. Athena was born on July 4, 1961 in Streator, I...
21h ago
Shaun Roberson, 29, of Princeton
Shaun Roberson, 29, of Princeton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2026 at his home. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A private funeral service will be held at the graveside at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Fun...
Oct 21, 2026
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