Obituaries
Robert J. Alvarado
Sep 29, 2025
Robert J. Alvarado, age 82, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully Monday, September 29, 2025, in the presence of his loving family.
Robert was born March 6, 1943 in Ottawa, Illinois to Joseph Alvarado and Lucille (Padilla) Alvarado. He married Nancy (Matlock) Mertel March 1, 1994 in Ottawa. Surviving are his devoted wife, Nancy; his children, Christine Alvarado (Michael Baker) of Raleigh,...
Madonna R. Rodriguez
Sep 29, 2025
Madonna Rodriquez, 53, of Peoria, formerly of Ottawa, passed away on September 29, 2025.
Funeral services for Madonna will be on Tuesday, October 7, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Pastor Alex Cross officiating.
Madonna was born on November 4, 1971, in Ottawa, the daughter of Randall and Marian (Walker) Watland. She grew up in Ottawa and attended Ottawa schools....
Darrell Wayne Cochran
Sep 26, 2025
Darrell W. Cochran, 79, of Ottawa, passed away on September 26, 2025.
Funeral services for Darrell will be private, and he will be interred at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Darrell was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on April 14, 1946, the son of Albert Wayne and Eva (Ward) Cochran. After completing high school, Darrell proudly served his country in the U.S....
Dale LaVonne Stohr
Sep 23, 2025
Dale LaVonne Stohr, age 90, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 with his loving family at his side.
Dale was born September 7, 1935 in Ottawa, Illinois to Elmer Raymond and Dorothy Ellen (Allen) Stohr. He married Dorothy Knox June 28, 1958 in Ottawa, She preceded him in death June 21, 2023. Dale is survived by his children, Michael...
Jayce Macallister Berggren
Sep 21, 2025
Jayce Macallister Berggren age 28, of Tucson, AZ formerly of Serena, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 21st, 2025 in Tucson, his parents at his side, after a two and a half year battle with cancer.
Jayce was born on June 3, 1997 in Peru, IL to Lee & Renae (Pulliam) Berggren. He is survived by his devoted parents Lee & Renae...
Reldon Gross
Sep 19, 2025
Reldon Gross, age 95, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025.
Reldon was born March 14, 1930 in Ottawa, Illinois to Philip and Mabel (Berge) Gross. He married Alice Gutierrez who preceded him in death. Reldon is survived by a son Kenneth (Debby) Gross and grandsons Robbie and Jeff Gross. In addition to his wife, Alice, he was preceded in...
Clyde C. Kelley
Sep 18, 2025
Clyde C. Kelley, 75, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Throughout his treatment, Clyde displayed incredible strength and unwavering faith in his savior Jesus Christ, inspiring those around him.
Born March 3, 1950, Clyde was the son of Snowden...
Philip Charles Larson
Sep 18, 2025
Philip C. Larson, 90, of Ottawa, finished his race on September 18, 2025.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Chaplain Dave Van Laar officiating. Entombment will follow at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, at the funeral home.
Philip was born...
Donald C. Johnson
Sep 8, 2025
Donald Carl Johnson, 77, went to be with the Lord on September 8th, 2025. Born in Algona, Iowa, Donald was a fighter from the very beginning and lived his life with strength, dedication and love for his family. Don was a humble man, who always rooted for the underdog and helped a person in need whenever he could. Private family...
Cynthia May Sprowls
Sep 1, 2025
Cynthia May Sprowls, age 70, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Cindy was born March 18, 1955 in Aurora, Illinois to Armon Tuntland and Lulu "Bessie" (Keith) Tuntland. She married Robert Sprowls on May 8, 1975 in Ottawa, who passed away July 6, 2012. Cindy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law;...
John Gary Nordstrom Sr.
Sep 1, 2025
John G. Nordstrom, Sr. was born on September 13, 1940, in Princeton, Illinois, and on September 1, 2025, he crossed the finish line of a very well-run race.
John is survived by his beloved wife Phyllis, his children John Jr. (Glenda), Paul (Susan), Philip (Melanie), and Pamela Cronkright (DeWayne), 12 grandchildren, Melissa Terry (Andrew), Andrea Schmidt (Joshua), Gentry (Lindsey), Kristen...
Kenneth A. Kinzer
Aug 29, 2025
Kenneth A. Kinzer, 85, of rural Utica, passed away at home on Friday, August 29th surrounded by his family. Private services will be held at a later date.
Kenneth was born on January 9th, 1940 to Kenneth R. and June (Bagley) Kinzer. Ken, also known as Arvie, lived a long, full life. After graduating from Ottawa Township High School in...
Renee L. Harris
Aug 23, 2025
Renee L. Harris, 70, of Marseilles, IL passed peacefully from this world to her eternal life with her Lord on Saturday, August 23 after a short battle with cancer. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 at the First United Methodist Church of Ottawa. Funeral services will be at the church on Friday, August 29 at...
Beverly Jean Flatness
Aug 19, 2025
Beverly Jean Flatness, age 65, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Loyola University Medical Center.
Beverly was born July 15, 1960 in Ottawa to John James Lewis, Sr. and Cora (Ham) Lewis. She is survived by her children Ronald (Melissa) Baudino of Marseilles, Michael (Amanda) Baudino of Arizona and Madison Flatness of LaSalle; and grandchildren Carley and Carter...
Herbert Henry Davis Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
Herbert "Herbie" Davis Jr., 76, of Ottawa, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Parker Nursing Home in Streator with his family at his side.
Visitation will be on Saturday August 23, from 9-11 a.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow with Jane Schomas officiating.
Herbie was born on July 11, 1949, the son of Herbert and Naoma (Winchester) Davis...
Alan R. "Al" Ruhland
Aug 18, 2025
Surrounded by his loving family, Alan R. "Al" Ruhland of Ottawa, IL passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, his 82nd birthday. Born in Ottawa to Marie (née Biescke) and Norb Ruhland, and was the 3rd of 8 children. He attended St. Columba Grade School and was a proud 1962 graduate of Marquette High School. On October 22, 1966, Al...
James "Trixy" Jeffries
Aug 13, 2025
James "Trixy" Jeffries, age 69, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.
James was born September 23, 1955 in Ottawa, Illinois to Richard and Marlene (Vicini) Jeffries. He married Cindy Connerly May 6, 1978 at St. Mary's Church in Naplate. Cindy preceded in death March 21, 2014. Trixy is survived by his loving...
Sandra Shipley
Aug 8, 2025
Sandra Shipley, age 84, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Pavilion of Ottawa with her loving family at her side.
Sandra was born December 7, 1940 in Muscatine, Iowa to Leo Holliday and Francis (Guile) Holliday. Throughout her life, Sandra was known for her vibrant spirit and outgoing nature, bringing warmth and energy wherever she went.
Sandra...
Elizabeth A Taylor
Aug 1, 2025
Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Taylor, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Pavilion of Ottawa.
Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 8, at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11a.m. Friday, August 8, at St. Columba Catholic Church with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Burial will follow at St. Columba...
Pastor J. P. Robbins
Jul 19, 2025
Pastor J.P. Robbins, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the presence of his loving family.
Pastor Robbins was born September 19, 1956 at Ann Arbor, Michigan to John Bailey Robbins and Barbara Annette (Harris) Robbins. He married Melinda Pettenger on February 2, 1979 in Earlville, Illinois. Surviving are his devoted wife, Melinda; his loving...
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