Category Archives: Obituaries

James “Jim” Collins, 89, of Ottawa, formerly of Seneca, passed away August 17, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, August 24 at 11am at St. Columba Church, wi...

Betty J. Carroll, 87, of Marseilles, IL, passed away August 16,2020. She was born January 20, 1933 to the late Richard and Ruby (Presley) Miller. Betty was predeceased by her loving husband of 39 year...

Rev. Dr. William Winfrey “Winn” Alley 1951 – 2020 Winn Alley, 68, of Seneca, died on Sunday, July 12, at the Morris Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday...

Norman John Elzer, 74, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 at Seals-Campbell Fune...

Grace Lorainne Ward, 88, of Ottawa, formerly of Seneca, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at her home. Private family services will be held. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted w...

Annjanette Dawn Dagay, 44 of Streator passed away Wednesday (August 12, 2020) at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria. Private family services will be held with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park ...

Mary Ann Fast, age 75, of Ottawa, lost her decade long battle with Alzheimer's on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence, with her daughter at her side. A memorial visitation to celebrate Mary Ann's...

Robert C. "Bob" Freese 1921 - 2020 Robert C. "Bob" Freese, 98, of Ottawa, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 11, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m...

Gary Bardson, 66, of Naplate passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm, Thursday, August 13 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Due to CDC guidelines, ...

Walter J. "Wally" Janusz, 86, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, August 11 at Ottawa Funeral Ho...