Laura Ann Yegge, age 21, of Seneca, Illinois, passed away on May 21, 2026. She was born on July 23, 2004, in Morris, Illinois, and lived a life marked by quiet strength, determination, and a deep love for the people and experiences that brought her joy. Laura was the cherished daughter of Todd and Darcy (Zimmerman) Yegge of Seneca. She was a beloved sister to Brett (Maddy Hale) Yegge, of Streator, and a proud aunt to Sawyer Yegge and Maylee Kay Yegge. She is also lovingly remembered by her gr...

Frederick Alva Conner, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. Frederick was born in Ottawa, Illinois on January 9, 1942 to Charles and Laura (Kruft) Conner. A visitation will take place at Ottawa Funeral Home on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am; burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Frederick spent his childhood in Ottawa. He entered into the Navy at age 17 where he served 20...

Sharon Sarah Saager, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 6:00pm. Cremation rites will follow and burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a later date. Sharon was born September 22, 1941 in Ottawa, IL to John and Francis (Schaibley) Loeffler. She married Ronald Saager on October 10, 1959 at St. Francis of Ass...

Gary L. Ocepek, 80, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, May 4, 2026, at home under the loving care of his family. Gary, son of Joseph and Betty (Conrad) Ocepek, was born on May 29, 1945, in Ottawa. On November 1, 1975, he wed Shelli Peterson at Saint Patrick's Church in Ottawa, a union that would span fifty cherished years. A lifelong Ottawa native, Gary received his early education at Saint Patrick's Grade School before graduating from Marquette High School in 1963. He emb...

Edwin J. Pitstick, 89, of Ottawa, entered eternal life on May 1, 2026. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 10:30am at St. Columba Church. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery. "Ed" or "Eddie" was the youngest of 16 children, born to Henry and Ida (Funsfinn). He had 7 brothers: Peter, Larry, Vincent, Hubert, Richard, Edmund, and Bernard; and 8 sis...

Maribeth "Betsy" Farrell, 47, of Ottawa IL passed away from her battle with cancer at Rush Hospital in Chicago IL. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Burial will follow the services at St. Columba Cemetery in Ottawa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026 and on Friday one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. She was born March 31 1979 and adopted by John "Pat" an...

Donald Samuel Fox, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 12:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a later date. Donald was born September 15, 1949 in Ottawa, IL to Matthew and Patricia (Revell) Fox. He married Kathryn Powers on April 11, 1980 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Naplate...

Nancy Mae (Barry) Woods, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2026 at the age of 90 and is now at rest with the Lord. Her final days were spent surrounded by loved ones, and she is now surrounded by the loved ones who went before her. She was born May 26th, 1935 in Ottawa, IL at Ryburn Memorial Hospital to Eugene and Mabel (Ludwig) Barry. She had two older sisters, Jeanne and Patricia, who she enjoyed rollerskating with in their...

Kamee Leah Frazier, 66, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at her home. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory. Kamee was born January 20, 1960, in Ottawa, IL to Milton and Daniece (Morse) Frazier. She attended Marquette High School and graduated in the Class of 1978. She worked at Kroger for many years and ...

Following a brief illness, Sandra K. Wisniewski, 84, of Ottawa passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the home of her step-daughter. She left this earth peacefully and headed for better places just minutes after listening to a long session of country and western music, which she loved. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Bill Clark officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Pr...

Terry W. Bentz, Jr., age 53, of Marseilles, entered his heavenly home on Monday, April 27, 2026. Terry was born August 6, 1972 in Harvey, Illinois to Terry W. Bentz and Christy A. (Brown) Bentz. He was known for his relentless work ethic, sharp sense of style, and love of technology. Terry lived his life with confidence and charisma, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him. Terry built a successful career as a car salesman. At jus 11years old, he began helping his father at Terry's...

Timothy Boulden, 62, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet. A Memorial visitation will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will follow burial at the home of his daughter. Tim was born on April 11, 1964 in Rochelle, IL to Harold and Betty (Crouch) Boulden. He worked as a Pressman for Sigma Graphics for 26 years. Tim m...

Edward Henry Strehl, 90, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at The Pavilion of Ottawa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa, with Rev. Ron Rock officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service, at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa Edward was born on May 12, 1935 in Ottawa to Albert and Alma (War...

Kevin Charles Moss of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away at home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was realistic about his odds of recovery while continuing his struggle towards wellness. He was an inspiration to his family, his friends, and co-workers. Kevin was born on March 6, 1963 in Ottawa, Illinois to Charles A. (Chuck) and Diane (Johnston) Moss. He graduated from Ottawa Marquette High School in 1981 and attended Southern Illinois University. Kevin met his future wife and also fou...

Daryl Fay Hoyt, 86, of Marseilles, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 27, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12:00pm. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. Daryl was born July 26, 1939 in Iowa City, IA to Fay and Dorothy (Yakish) Hoyt. He married Margaret "Susie" Towner on November 21, 1970 in Ballison Lake, NY. Susie pr...