Obituaries
Jeff Henry Fuqua
Jul 2, 2026
Jeff Henry Fuqua, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
Jeff was born April 23, 1954 in Illinois to Ralph and Glenna (Malloy) Fuqua. He is survived by a daughter, Emily (David Bentley) Fuqua of Oakwood, IL; a son, Jeffrey Fuqua of Watseka, IL; and a brother Dale Fuqua of...
Leland Delano Musser
Jun 13, 2026
Leland Delano Musser, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the age of 93, in the presence of his loving family.
Leland was born January 6, 1933 at Tilden, Nebraska, a son of Patrick and Alma (Filsinger) Musser. On May 3, 1958 he was united in marriage to Janice Saeugling at Spencer, Iowa. Leland is survived by his children,...
Nathan Andre Savoie
Jun 12, 2026
Nathan Andre Savoie, age 36, of Taylorville, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at Loyola University Medical Center.
Nathan was born April 2, 1990 in Paxton, Illinois to Richard "Mitch" Andre Savoie and Rhonda McLaughlin. On June 8, 2017, he married Torri Young at Decatur, Illinois. Surviving are his wife, Torri of Taylorville; his children, Scott, Charlee and Violet Savoie...
Mabel Violet Pitts
Jun 10, 2026
Mabel V. Pitts, 101, passed away on June 10, 2026, at the Pavilion of Ottawa.
Private entombment will take place at The Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Oakwood Memorial Park. Her care has been entrusted to Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.
Bettie Arwood McConnaughhay
May 30, 2026
Bettie Arwood McConnaughhay, 96, of Pontiac, passed away on May 30, 2026, at OSF St. James in Pontiac, surrounded by her loving children.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 6 at noon at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Alex Cross officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.
Bettie...
Adalaya Rae Girard
May 29, 2026
Adalaya Rae Girard came into the world and entered her heavenly home on Friday, May 29, 2026, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru.
Adalaya is survived by her loving parents Christina Maria Hill and Austin Scott Girard, as well as her siblings Amiaya, A'Marah, Aviana and Alessio. She also leaves her grandparents Tina and Tracey Morris as well as...
Nancy Mae Woods
May 1, 2026
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...
Terry W. Bentz Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
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...
John P. Christie
Apr 24, 2026
John P. Christie, age 83, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be held on May 2, from 9-10:30 a.m. with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating at Crossbridge Community Church. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Private burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park.
The...
Kathryn H. Fleming
Apr 17, 2026
Kathryn H. Fleming, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, in the presence of her loving family.
Kathryn was born August 22, 1940 in Ottawa, Illinois, to Ira Grady and Margaret (Miller) Grady. She married Ronald Fleming who preceded her in death November 25, 1990. Kathryn is survived by her devoted children, Troy (Christina) Fleming, Todd (Nina) Fleming,...
Craig M. Rohde
Apr 14, 2026
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:13 p.m., Craig Martin Rohde has successfully achieved room temperature, perhaps even lower, and pronounced as no longer among the living. While there may be some type of certificate for this event, he did hope there would not be any gaudy statuesque award, so a proper piece of paper with all the particulars will suffice.
Some...
Marilyn B. Irmis
Apr 9, 2026
Marilyn (Benya) Irmis, 76, of Ottawa, formerly of Westmont, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria on April 9, 2026.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, at St. Columba Church with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe,...
Judith Lee Augustyniak
Mar 27, 2026
Judith Lee Augustyniak, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.
Judy was born July 5, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Ira and Nora Lee (McCallum) Smith. She married Daniel W. Augustyniak July 7, 1962 at St. Joseph Church in Summit, Illinois. Surviving are her faithful husband of 63 years, Daniel...
Austin J. Rodriguez
Mar 21, 2026
Austin J. Rodriguez, 27, of Ottawa, passed away at his home on March 21, 2026.
Visitation for Austin will be on March 29, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Cremation rites will follow.
Austin was born on June 26, 1998 in Peru, Illinois, the son of Roger Conrad Jr. and Lisa (Rodriguez) Leonard. Austin was an active person who enjoyed...
Mary G. Ross
Mar 19, 2026
Mary Grace Ross, age 59, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Goldwater Care in Pontiac with her loving husband and daughters at her side.
Mary was born August 22, 1966 at The Azores, Portugal, to Joao and Isabel (Costa) Brihante. She married Ronald Ross July 7, 1995 in Ottawa. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Ron, who...
Calvin C. Leason
Mar 12, 2026
Calvin C. Leason, age 94 of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pleasant View Lutheran Home with his devoted family at his side.
Calvin was born July 14, 1931 in LaSalle, Illinois to Charles "Chub" and Myrtle (Gedye) Leason. He married Ruth Ann Simpson on July 11, 1959 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Compton, Illinois. Calvin is survived...
Chad M. Dorwart
Feb 16, 2026
Chad Dorwart, 54, of Ottawa, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the Arc of Streator surrounded by his loving family.
Per Chad's wishes, there will be no services. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Chad was born on October 4, 1971, in Chicago, the son of Martin and Christine (Riley) Dorwart. He married Kirsten Monsen on November 17, 1995, in Dupage County,...
John T. Wilson
Feb 1, 2026
John T. Wilson, age 71, of Utica, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.
John was born March 29, 1954 in Ottawa to Clarence E. and Evelyn (Anderson) Wilson. He is survived by a brother, Alan Wilson; a sister, Mary Lou Schomas; nieces, Diane Wilson, Dawn Hess and Debbie Katrein; and a nephew, Rodney Schomas. John was...
Clara Delois Johnson
Jan 30, 2026
Clara D. Johnson, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Pleasant View Healthcare, in the presence of her loving family.
Clara was born December 7, 1940 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Clarence and Erma Reed. She married Russell Johnson in 1964 at Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death February 12, 1988. Clara is survived by her...
Herlinda "Linda" Almeda
Jan 19, 2026
Herlinda "Linda" Almeda, 96, of Ottawa, passed away on January 19, 2026 at her home, with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held on January 28 at noon at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Father Nicolas Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 10 am until the time of service. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery. Pallbearers will...
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