All Obituaries

Vernon Edward Cates, age 87, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, July 29, surrounded by his loving family. Family and friends are warmly invited to a visitation at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home on Thursday, August 4, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A celebration to honor Vernon’s life will be held on Friday, August 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Crossbridge Community Church before being laid to rest at Oakwood Memorial Park with Military Honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor...

Tom Makeever, age 74, of Ottawa, IL, completed his earthly journey on July 29, 2022. Tom was born March 1, 1948 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a son of Raymond and Elaine Makeever. The family moved to Ottawa when Tom was very young, and that is where he completed his primary education, before graduating with both bachelors and masters degrees from college. He married the love of his life, Kathryn F. Makeever on November 25, 1989 and together they made their home in Ottawa, IL for the last 32...

Ronald Erik Rosengren, 69, of rural Ottawa passed away on July 18, 2022 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Ron was born August 28, 1952 to Stanley and Jean (Edgcomb) Rosengren. Ron graduated from Serena High School in 1970. He married Christine Hinterlong on March 25, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a lifetime member of Serena United Methodist Church. He farmed in Serena Township and was co-owner of Pfau/Rosengren Trucking. He was a past member of the Serena Fire...

Dolores I. Rowlee, age 94, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the LaSalle County Nursing Home. Private family services will be held with interment at Oakwood Memorial Park. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family. Dolores was born July 13, 1928 in Ottawa, a daughter of Roy A. and Blanche (Herbert) Drinen. She married William Franklin Rowlee December 15, 1946 in Ottawa. He preceded in death March 4, 1985. Surviving are her sons, William F. (Rhonda) Rowlee,...

Dallas Rice, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 with his loving family was at his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family. Dallas was born March 8, 1950 in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of DeWayne and Beverly (Stevens) Rice.  He married Jami Kennedy June 1, 1991at Point Shelter in Starved Rock in Ottawa, Illinois.  Surviving are his loving wife, Jami; children, Michael, Angela, Jennifer,...

Joseph VeZain, age 59, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancerous tumor. His loving family was at his side. Funeral services for Joe will be held at Noon Saturday at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his son, Kameron VeZain; his brother, Geoff VeZain, brothers-in-law; Jeff, Kevin...

Daniel Joseph “Danny” Hicks, age 56, of Lewistown, Illinois, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.   A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family.   Danny was born September 3, 1965 in Ottawa, a son of Clifton and Catherine (Eich) Hicks.  Surviving are his mother, Catherine Hicks of Ottawa; the love of his life and twenty five year companion,...

Sharon Faye Chaney, age 65, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Per Sharon's wishes, a gathering in her honor will be held late afternoon on Saturday, June 25th at her residence.

Charles E. Hayson, age 80, of LaSalle, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Aperion Care in Spring Valley. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 22nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park with military honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Charles was born August 28, 1941 in Ottawa, the son of James and Dorothy...

Eric Alden Davis, age 51, of Streator, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at St. Margaret’s Health in Peru. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 10th at Harvest Baptist Church, 420 East Stevenson Road in Ottawa with Pastor Paul Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to service time. Pallbearers will be Eric’s son, Lance Davis; brothers, Steve Davis and Jim Davis; brother-in-law, Blaine Howell; son-in-law,...