Category Archives: Obituaries

Norma (Lock) Willy, 87, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the Muell...

Robert Ernest Knottek, 69, of Ottawa, passed away on July 28, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born on August 29, 1954 in Ottawa to Robe...

Helen Newcomb, 78, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, July 28th, at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 1, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Ottawa Fune...

John R. "Slim" Sipula, 57, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his home. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral home in O...

Mrs. Virgine "Jean" (Powell) Johnson, age 81, of Ottawa, Illinois died in her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Jean spent the majority of her life in Ottawa, teaching in the Jeff...

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. NOW there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, WILL award to me on that da...

Charles "Art" Barth, 79, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at...

Elizabeth "Betty" Klieber, 69, of Wenona, passed away at home on July 20, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will not be any services. The Hurst Funeral Home in Wenona is assisting the...

Duane Eugene Hagie, 65, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Crossbridge Community Church, with Rev. She...

John V. Robinson (December 14, 1953 - July 22, 2024) passed away on the morning of July 22nd at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Center in Peoria, IL while surrounded by his children. John was the 5th of...