WCMY New Obituaries
Tommy Lee Shorkey, 42, of Ottawa
Tommy Lee Shorkey, 42, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, A visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, from 4:00pm until 6:30pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A eulogy and remembrances will be shared at 6:30pm. A celebration of life will follow. Tommy was born August 22, 1983, in Mendota, IL to Jerome Shorkey ...
Apr 08, 2026
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
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