WCMY New Obituaries
Ruth Ellen Defenbaugh, 77, of Ottawa
Ruth Ellen Defenbaugh, 77, of Ottawa, IL, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Ruth graduated from Ottawa High School and was a bowler for many years, even making it to state. She and her husband, Ronald, enjoyed going to campgrounds where they would camp and canoe together. The...
16h ago
Cindy Marie Williams, age 53, of Ottawa
Cindy Marie Williams, age 53, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Cindy was born November 5, 1972 in Ottawa, the daughter of Kenny and Betty (Durbin) Phelps. Cindy is survived by her mother Betty Schillings; her fiancé, Mark Smith; children, Savana Phe...
Sep 05, 2026
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