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. June Walleck, 85, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at Pleasant View. June was born in Ottawa, Illinois, on May 11, 1940, to Ray and Blanche (Gumm) Peters. She was a proud graduate of Ottawa High School, where she mastered Gregg's Shorthand system. Her first job was working for First National Bank, and she later built a successful career as a legal secretary. She married Jack Walleck on December 27, 1958, and they began their life together in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where...
WCMY News Jul 18, 2025
Jane Lynn Catron, age 65 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Paris, TN. Jane was born March 16, 1960, in Ottawa, IL, to Sally Curtin Wright, who survives of Ottawa, IL, and the late Merle Cox. On June 8, 1985, she married Robert James "Jim" Catron, who survives of Paris, TN. Jane was Catholic in faith. She found joy in spending time with her grandchildren and her grand puppies. Jane loved to travel and cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. She...
WCMY News Jul 17, 2025
Patricia Mary Nugent, age 86, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on July 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Mary (Patricia) was born on February 15, 1939, in Steuben, Wisconsin. She was the first of two children born to Michael and Genevieve Friar. She spent her formative years in Steuben and eventually Boscobel, WI and it was here during her middle school years where she met the love of her life, Thomas J. Nugent. After she moved to Boscobel f...
WCMY News Jul 17, 2025
Paul Nelson Ringer Sr., 87, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Following his wishes, no services will be held. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Paul was born October 1, 1937, in Deer Park Township to Paul and Helen (Rasmussen) Ringer. He married Alta Conner on January 6, 1966. She preceded him in death on June 9, 2023. He worked for many years at Smith & Douglas ...
WCMY News Jul 17, 2025
Julita (Perez) Vargas, 55, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Patrick Wille, officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m.until the time of service at the funeral home. Julita was born on February, 16, 1970 in Mexico to Salvador Perez Velazquez and Maria Luisa Oliva Arellano. She married Rafael Vargas in Mexico and they ha...
WCMY News Jul 16, 2025
Dennis E. Weitzel, Sr., 81, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, July, 13, 2025 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. There will be no public services held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Dennis was born on June 5, 1944 in Ottawa, to William and Lorraine (Williamson) Weitzel. He was a graduate of Deer Park Grade School, Ottawa Township High School, and L.P.O. Junior College, where he earned degrees in Computer Technology and Electrical Engineering. He married J...
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Gloria Louise Wagner, 95, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Lightways Hospice, in Joliet. No services are being held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Gloria was born on July 13, 1929 in Streator to William and Emma Patrick. She married John "Jack" Wagner in October of 1949, and they lived in Ottawa their entire lives. Gloria worked at Sanders Jewelers until they closed and then she worked at Jordan Hardware, until...
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Colleen Anne Pellegrini, 71, of Marseilles, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center in Rockford. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Deacon Ron Wackerlin officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. Colleen was born on December 28, 1953, in Ottawa, to Alfonso and Dorothy (Sheedy) Scanavino. Colleen was employed as a teacher...
WCMY News Jul 11, 2025
Patricia Ann "Pat" (Cunningham) McDonald, 89, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will take place in Ottawa on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Columba Church. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Pat was born on April 9, 1935, in Chicago to Edward and Grace (Chandler) Cunningham. She was a graduate of Longwood Academy and St. M...
WCMY News Jul 08, 2025
Bradly Andrew Stafford, 48, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, just days shy of his 49th birthday. Born on July 12, 1976, to David and Julie Stafford, Brad lived a life full of heart, humor, and devotion to people he loved. He was a proud father, a loyal son and brother, a friend, and a passionate sports fan. Brad found his greatest joy in being a dad. His bond with his son, Jackson, was unbreakable-centered around shared laughs, sports, and the kind of love t...
WCMY News Jul 07, 2025
Jean Elizabeth (Prentice) Caldwell, 96, of Utica, died on Thursday evening, July 3, 2025, at Stonecroft Village Assisted Living Facility in Mendota. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa with Rev. Lloyd Johnson, Pastor of Utica Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Utica. Visitation will be held 10-11:00 AM Thursday at the funeral home. Jean was born on January 29, 1929. She grew up in Utica ...
WCMY News Jul 05, 2025
Victoria Louise (Straznickas) Wielgopolan, 67, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at St. Columba Church in Ottawa, with Msgr. Mark Merdian, Pastor, officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Vicki was born on September 9, 1957 in Rockford, IL to Veto and Lorrain...
WCMY News Jul 05, 2025
Sally Dawn Clark, 73, of Marseilles, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Goldwater Care of Marseilles. Memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Frank Talarico of the Harvest Chapel in Sandwich officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles at a later date. Sally was born August 31, 1951, in Ottawa, to Donald and Ruby (Kesler)...
WCMY News Jul 02, 2025
Kathleen Shea, 68, of Naplate, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A visitation will be held on Monday July 7, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 7:00pm. The family requests that visitors wear bright, vibrant clothing in memory of Kathleen's beautiful soul. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Kathleen was born on April 4, 1957, in Chicago, IL to Stephen and Mary (McQuaid) Shea. She was a Licensed Clinical Professional C...
WCMY News Jul 01, 2025
Richard "Dick" Fricke, 92, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Ottawa Pavilion surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Crossbridge Community Church, with Pastor Harold Flach officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park, where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Mueller Funeral Home in ...
WCMY News Jun 30, 2025
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