Nov 26, 2021

Connie Sue Zaring Fultz passed away surrounded by love shortly after sunrise on Friday, November 26, 2021, after a three year battle with cancer. Connie was born on her maternal grandparents’ farm on April 27, 1958, in Washington County, Indiana. Connie grew up in Little York, Indiana, spending her early years living in a rural general store owned by her...

Nov 12, 2021

Ken “Joe” Caise, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away November 12, 2021 at Morris Hospital.

Per Ken’s wishes no services will be held and cremation rites will be accorded.

Ken was born October 9, 1936, the son of Sherman and Lucile (Harvey-Hipes) Caise.  He married Linda (Mossier) Caise in Ottawa in 1984.  He is survived...

Nov 9, 2021

Dolores Velma Littlebrant, age 75, of Sandwich, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 16th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend David Kipfer officiating.  Interment will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Ottawa.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday with a Prayer service...

Nov 7, 2021

John “Mogs” Carroll, 71, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, November 7, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home on Saturday, November 13th, at 7 p.m. with Reverend John Nordstrom Sr. officiating.  Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of service. Cremation rites will be accorded following services.

Nov 7, 2021

David James “Buck” Bogren, age 45, of Seneca, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 12th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Seneca. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Oct 28, 2021

Dennis Kielan, 75, of Lecanto, FL passed away Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at his home. He was born to the late Chester and Bernice (Kalin) Kielan on March 29th, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan. He bravely served our country as a member of the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Vet. In 2007 he moved to Lecanto, FL...

Oct 27, 2021

Gary A. Jerde, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Private services will be held at Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Gary was born July 31, 1949 in Ottawa, a son of Donald D. and Louise (Charlier) Jerde. He is survived by his sisters, Wendy (Gary) Hoffman...

Oct 25, 2021

Carl Martin Whitney, known as Marty, passed away at Aperion Care in Marseilles, Illinois on October 25, 2021,  at the age of 67.  3 ½ years ago Marty gave the middle finger to cancer when he was told the best he could ask for was 3-6 months. Never tell a Whitney what they can or cannot do is the...

Oct 13, 2021

Brenda K. Schunke, age 53, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021 at OSF St Elizabeth Medical Center. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, and best friend Brenda. She will always be remembered for her strength and strong will, she fought through numerous medical...

Oct 12, 2021

Mary D. Cupples, age 103, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Ottawa Pavilion. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 16th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later...

Oct 10, 2021

Ella Marie Grace O’Rourke, infant daughter of Katelyn O’Rourke passed away 11:00 P.M. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 22nd at St. Mary’s Cemetery, West Washington Street and Caroline Street in Bloomington, Illinois with Father Jeffrey Stirniman officiating. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting...

Oct 10, 2021

Erica Ann Hicks, age 46, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. A private family gathering will be held. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Erica was born September 16, 1975 at Woodruff, Wisconsin, a daughter of Janet Johnson. She married John Hicks October 13, 2017 in Ottawa. She is survived...

Oct 9, 2021

Claire “Duke” Shaver, age 96, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, October 9th at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehab Center in Morris. Private services will be held at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. Pallbearers will be Daniel and Darren Bedeker, William and Kett Johnson, Ronald Atchley and Julius DeFoer. Claire was born January 10,...

Oct 7, 2021

Elizabeth “Sue” (Heminover) Daugherty, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Mortenson officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m....

Oct 1, 2021

Anna Marie Eisert, age 57, of Malden, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. A private family gathering will be held. Inurnment will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Ottawa. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family. Anna was born May 15, 1964 in Ottawa a daughter of Patrick and Roberta (Addis) Marmion. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon...

Sep 30, 2021

Josephine Spears Guido (21 March 1950) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. A private service will be held in her honor. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Little Portion Hermitage ( .

Little Portion Hermitage 350 County Road 248, Berryville AR...

Sep 29, 2021

John Joseph “Jack” Case, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, September 29th at OSF St Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 7th at Calvary Cemetery with Pastor John Nordstrom officiating.  Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Veterans Group Post 33 Honor Guard.  There...

Sep 16, 2021

Owen Scott Matthews, infant son of Yolanda Villa and Brenton Matthews, passed away Thursday, September 16th at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 25th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.

Owen was born September 15, 2021 in Chicago.  He is survived by his parents, Yolanda Villa and Brenton Matthews;...

Sep 1, 2021

Martha Maria Binder, age 93, of Cicero, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Alden Estates of Shorewood. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 8th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. David M. Kipfer officiating. Entombment will follow in Christ the King Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00...

Aug 28, 2021

Norma L. Sweet, age 74, passed away Saturday, August 28 at her home with her family by her side.

Per Norma’s wishes, no services will be held and cremation rites will be accorded.

Norma was born August 23, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Mary (McConnaughhay) Rainey in Norfolk, Virginia.  She married Mark Sweet on...