Category Archives: Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kaitlynn Ellen Rhodes, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, who left this world too soon on April 7, 2025, at the age of 31. Kaitlynn w...

Laurie Butzen, 69, of Ottawa, formerly of DePue, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Honoring her wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted...

Sandra Ellen (Funk) Swanson, 79, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Muelle...

Annette Cokley born January 15, 1944, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Bernie and Larry; daughters, Natalie Howie (Budnik), Melissa Kennamer (Budnik) and Debbie G...

Timothy "Tim" Helffrich, 58, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 10, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ce...

Keith H. Severson, 85, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 20025 at the Muell...

Anthony "Tony" J. Hinterlong, known by many as "Hollywood," passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in the presence his loving family and friends. Tony was born June 11, 1961 in Aurora, Illino...

Gary B. Grunstad, 74, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Gary Bertram Grunstad was born July 22, 1950 to Curtis and Bernice (Sampson) Grunstad, in Ottawa,...

Brian Lee Morris, 65, of Marseilles, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by his wife and three daughters when he entered into the...

Valerie Jean Farmer, 65, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Mars...