Obituaries
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...
Coleen Joann Rice
Jun 23, 2025
Coleen Joann Rice, 62, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Coleen was born May 18, 1962 in Morris, Illinois to Jack and Joann (Ryder) Viner. Coleen is survived by her children, Jodie Trowbridge, Crystal Floyd, Coleen Fluty, Cheryl Bradfield and Arlie Kierski; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Michael Viner. She was...
Bonnie Lee Chretien
Jun 18, 2025
Bonnie Lee Chretien, 83, of Ottawa, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 18, 2025, at Pavilion of Ottawa.
Bonnie was born on June 2, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the middle daughter of Lawrence and Mae Straass. She attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dearborn, where she was baptized and confirmed. She...
Steven L. Stull
Jun 3, 2025
Steven L. Stull, age 80 of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Peru.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 10th at Crossbridge Community Church with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating. Interment with military honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be...
Donald J. Hartshorn
May 30, 2025
Donald J. Hartshorn, 88, of Leland, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, in the presence of his loving family.
Don was born May 23, 1937 in Ottawa, Illinois to Harold and Bertha (Heiman) Hartshorn. He married Deanna "Dee" (Wells) Ludwig on October 7, 1995 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottawa. Don is survived...
Clifford L. Parker
May 29, 2025
Clifford L. Parker, 94, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home in Ottawa.
Cliff was born September 5, 1930 in Marseilles, Illinois to William L. and Leatha May Scott. He married Dolores Bolton May 13, 1950 at the Marseilles Methodist Church. They were blessed with 69 wonderful years together. He will be remembered as a loving husband,...
Ralph W. Coyle Sr
May 26, 2025
Ralph William Coyle Sr., 79, of Marseilles, passed away on May 26, 2025, at Loyola University Medical Center.
Funeral services honoring Ralph's life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor John Patterson officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from...
William C. Godman
May 26, 2025
William C. Godman, 85, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ottawa.
William was born September 10, 1939 in Chicago, to Carroll and Blanche Naomi (Freer) Godman. He married Inette Hoxsey May 9, 1970 in Chicago. Bill is survived by his loving wife Inette and his son William C. (Theresa Jane) Godman, Jr.
Bill...
Evelyn Rose
May 15, 2025
Evelyn Rose, 19 months, of Oglesby, passed away on May 15, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, surrounded by her loving family.
Evelyn was born on October 3, 2023, the daughter of Joshua and Laura. Evelyn was a happy child who loved Bluey, playing with her toy cars, and loved being in and around water. She enjoyed eating Krispy...
Darla Jean Smith
May 12, 2025
Darla Jean Smith, 70, of LaSalle, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
Darla was born April 25, 1955 in Sandwich, Illinois to Stan Eugene Williams and Norma Jean (Baker) Williams. She married Jeff Smith March 18, 2010 in Ottawa, IL. Surviving are her husband, Jeff; her children Marilyn L. (Timothy) Anderson and...
Martha P. Messenie
May 7, 2025
Martha P. Messenie, born Martha Geraldine Pufahl on June 6, 1929, in Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 95 at Bayshire Torrey Pines Senior Living in San Diego, California.
The only child of Walter Pufahl and Elsie McCullough, Martha lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and grace. She married the love of...
Bonnie J. Formella
May 7, 2025
Bonnie Jean Formella, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on May 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Ottawa.
Bonnie was born on June 26, 1941in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to Charles Scovone and Irene Clark. Bonnie worked as a floral designer in...
Archie Boe
May 5, 2025
Archie Boe, 87, of Ottawa, passed on to his heavenly reward Monday, May 5, 2025, with his loving family at his side.
Archie was born November 4, 1937, in Ottawa, IL, the youngest son of Tyler and Margaret (Osthus) Boe. He married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Jenkins, November 18, 1956, also in Ottawa. Pat preceded him in death October 2,...
Edward Lee Martin
May 2, 2025
Edward Lee Martin, 57, of Marseilles, passed away Friday, May 2nd with his family and loved ones at his side.
Ed was born August 27, 1967 in Peoria, Illinois to Joseph Lee and Edith Kay (Daugherty) Martin. He married Pamela Baughman December 3, 1985 and was blessed with a son, Danny Martin. Surviving is his son, Danny (Brittany) Martin of Sparland,...
Margaret Jean Muzzalupo
Apr 22, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Jean Muzzalupo, 85, of Ottawa, passed from this life Tuesday, April 22nd with her loving family by her side.
Margaret was born October 6, 1939 in Ottawa, Illinois to Louis Joseph and Helen Mary (Vega) Rosales. She married Frank M. Muzzalupo in 1963 in Waukegan, Illinois. Margaret was a single mother for 47 years and is survived by her...
JoAnn F. Underhill
Apr 16, 2025
JoAnn F. Underhill, 85, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Goldwater Care Marseilles.
Per JoAnn's wishes, there will be no services or visitation.
JoAnn was born May 22, 1939 in Ottawa, Illinois to Joseph and Ann Amanda (Olson) Fox. She married Gerald "Jerry" Underhill October 3, 1981 at St. Columba Church in Ottawa. Jerry preceded in death April 14,...
Carol Anne Hayson
Apr 9, 2025
Carol A. Hayson, 77, of LaSalle, passed away on April 9, 2025, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.
Carol was born on September 22, 1947, the daughter of...
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