All Obituaries

David L. Thorson, Jr., age 53, of Triumph, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center. David was born May 24, 1970 in Sandwich, Illinois, a son of David and Betty (Watson) Thorson. He married Kimberly Wilson July 17, 1993 at Grand Ridge, Illinois. Surviving are his loving wife, Kim; his children Nicklaus Thorson and Leslee Thorson; a brother, Michael Thorson; sister, Angie Thorson; mother and step-father Betty and Jerry Walker; and mother-in-law, Kay Wilson. He...

Christopher George Falaney, age 55, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Normal, Illinois. Chris was born April 14, 1968 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, a son of George and Kathleen (Maxwell) Falaney. He married the love of his life, Misty Falaney, on September 10, 1999 in Park Forest, Illinois. Chris is survived by his devoted wife, Misty; adoring children, Stephanie (and Dane) Hatch, Aaron (and Serena) Rogers, Kaitlin Falaney, Abigail Falaney, Paige Falaney,...

Dean A. Szobar, age 61, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Per Dean's wishes, there will be no visitation or services, cremation rites were accorded. Dean was born January 12, 1962 in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of Stephen and Diane (Wilson) Szobar. He married Ann Murray on October 24, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Surviving are his wife, Ann; his children, Dean Szobar, Jr., Bruce Szobar and Hannah (Jason) Konrad; grandchildren,...

William "Bill" M. Arnold, age 62, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 21st at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Jane Schomas officiating. Interment will follow in Grand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday. Pallbearers will be Tyler and Colton Arnold, Zachariah and Lucas Carroll. Dustin Robertson and Mike Block. Bill was born December 6, 1960...

Terry J. Giannoni, of Chicago and rural Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 after a full, rich, and diverse life. He was born in Chicago on a snowy December 21, 1946 day, the youngest son of Theodore J. and Evelyn M. Giannoni.  He was raised in Chicago.  His parents preceded him in death. Terry began his desire for learning at Iowa Wesleyan University, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, earning a BA degree.  His quest for life-long learning earned him many endearing...

Heather Dawn, of Utica, was taken to heaven at the young age of 26, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, tragically following a motor vehicle accident the day before her wedding to the love of her life. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Christopher Godsted officiating.  Visitation will be from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Heather was born May 16, 1997 in Ottawa, Illinois, to Kayla (Baker) Bockelman.  Heather is survived...

Matthew David Brown, 33, of Ottawa, IL passed away on July 26th, 2023 due to a car accident. Matthew was born on April 11th, 1990, to Joan and Harry Brown preceeding his older brother, Jason Brown. He was a loving friend to everyone who knew him. After Matthew graduated from York high school in 2008, he headed off to college to study psychology and to earn his HVAC certificate. In 2018, Matthew met Tiffini Thompson at Portillo's #46 in Harwood Heights, IL. They spent just over 5 years...

Dorothy L. Stohr, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away June 21, 2023 at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday June 26, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor David E. Daniel officiating. Visitation will will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Josh Harstead, Luis Castro, Tim Darif, Ray Linn, Kurtis 'Ryan' Stevenson, Jacob Stohr, and Ryan Stohr. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Lewis and...

Wendell C. Vatland, age 82, of Serena, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Shayne Stoddard officiating. Interment will follow in DeBolt Cemetery near Wedron. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Dave, Wesley and Matthew Vatland, Anthony Borris, Christopher Hoxsey and Jared Jackson. Honorary...

William D. Valle, 92, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 9th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Interment with Military Honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard will follow at St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jagger, Vaughn and Brent Torres, Dave...