Category Archives: Obituaries

Barbara Ann Gehler, 92, of Ottawa,
Barbara Ann Gehler, 92, of Ottawa, Illinois died July 2, 2024. She lived at Pleasant View Lutheran Life Communities, Ottawa, Illinois at the time of her passing. A Celebration of Life will be held at ...
WCMY News Jul 08, 2024

Ronald J. Winnicki, 64, of Ottawa
Ronald J. Winnicki, 64, of Ottawa, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 1, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A celebration of life will be held on July 20th at The Lone Buffalo in Otta...
WCMY News Jul 05, 2024

Richard Wayne Acuff, 70, of Ottawa
Richard Wayne Acuff, 70, of Ottawa, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Harvest Baptist Church in Ottawa, with ...
WCMY News Jul 03, 2024 Luke Jones / CC

Gary English, 66, of Ottawa
Gary English, 66, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 5 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. ...
WCMY News Jul 02, 2024

Joseph William "Joe" Hoffman, 84, of Ottawa
Joseph William "Joe" Hoffman, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Mr. Hoffman was born October 5, 1939, in Ottawa to Joseph and Henrietta (...
WCMY News Jul 02, 2024

Rose Marie (Widmayer) Fredericks
Rose Marie (Widmayer) Fredericks, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at OSF St Elizabeth Hospital. Visitation will be Monday, July 1st from 4-7pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Funera...
Jay LeSeure Jun 28, 2024

Russell James Martin
Russell James Martin of Bradenton, Florida passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 87. Russ was born November 14, 1936, the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Bartlett) Martin. Russ was ...
Jay LeSeure Jun 28, 2024
Judith R. Norris
Judith R. Norris, 79, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away June 20, 2024, at Christ Advocate Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at ...
Jay LeSeure Jun 24, 2024
Jerry W. Curl
Jerry W. Curl, 83, of Ottawa, died at home peacefully on June 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday June 29, 2024, in Crossbridge Community Church of Ottawa...
Jay LeSeure Jun 24, 2024
Robert "Bob" "Bama" Stoudt
Robert "Bob" "Bama" Stoudt, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 26, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa F...
Jay LeSeure Jun 24, 2024