Obituaries
Patrick McCarty
Jan 13, 2025
Patrick W. McCarty, 85, of Ottawa, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Patrick was born on March 16, 1939, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, the son of William J. and Verna (Johr) McCarty. After graduating from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Patrick joined the Army and was stationed in Germany during the building of the Berlin Wall....
Elizabeth Suzanne Sirek
Dec 31, 2024
Elizabeth Suzanne Sirek, age 81, of Ottawa, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Elizabeth was born May 24, 1943 in East Chicago, Indiana, one of twelve children of Frank and Caroline (Michalik) Ziemniak. She married Wayne G. Sirek on December 17, 1966 at East Chicago, Indiana. Wayne preceded her in death June 12, 2016. Surviving are her children, Katherine...
Penny Davidson
Dec 26, 2024
Penny Davidson, age 71, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024
Penny was born March 15, 1953 in Ottawa, Illinois, to Charles and Delsey (Friend) Wilkinson. She married Thomas "Tom" Davidson July 15, 1972 at the First United Methodist Church in Ottawa. He preceded her in death December 21, 2024. Penny is survived by her daughters Nicole (Christopher) Wynn of...
Joseph L. Granados
Dec 25, 2024
Joseph L. "Loopy" Granados, age 58, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 after a brave five year battle with cancer.
Joseph was born March 25, 1966 in Ottawa, Illinois to Guadalupe and Esther (Butoz) Granados. He is survived by his devoted mother, Esther; siblings, Marie (Steve) Smith, Angela (Dave) Keely, Julia Bailey and Lupita (Jesse) Eick all of Ottawa;...
Thomas A Davidson
Dec 21, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Davidson, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024
Tom was born January 5, 1952 in Ottawa, Illinois, to Robert K. Davidson and Phyllis Ann (Thalmann) Davidson. He married Penny Wilkinson July 15, 1972 at the First United Methodist Church in Ottawa. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Penny, and daughters Nicole (Christopher) Wynn of Ottawa...
Luella M. Onofrey
Dec 11, 2024
Luella M. Onofrey, age 92, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.
Honoring Luella's wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Private interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.
Luella was born September 3, 1932 in Streator, Illinois to Florence (Beckendorf) Fick. She married Michael Onofrey, Jr. September 30, 1950 in Ottawa. Luella is...
Cecilia Richard
Nov 21, 2024
Cecilia A. Richard, 88, of Serena, passed away on November 21, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Cecilia was born on March 6, 1936, in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of James and Eileen (Ruth) Green, and one of five close-knit Catholic siblings. She married Alan Richard in 1955 and...
Phyllis E. Charlier
Nov 21, 2024
Phyllis E. Charlier, 98, of Ottawa, passed away on November 21, 2024, at the Pavilion of Ottawa.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, November 26 at 2 p.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Jennifer Amy-Dressler officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park.
Phyllis was born...
Phyllis Jeanne Sesker
Nov 10, 2024
Phyllis Jeanne Sesker, age 99, of Peru, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Phyllis was born July 2, 1925, in Sigourney, Iowa to Oliver and Gretchen (Himrod) Wickenkamp. She married Doyle M. Sesker on August 24, 1955 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doyle preceded her in death November 8, 2000. Phyllis is survived by a sister, Sandra Jehle of Edmond, Oklahoma;...
Michael Wilson
Oct 31, 2024
Michael Wilson, age 71, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Michael was born April 12, 1953 in Ottawa, Illinois, to Olie Lee and Ruby Jane (Williams) Wilson. He is survived by brothers, Roger Wilson of Ottawa and Ronnie Wilson of Franklin, IN; sisters, Beverly Thompson of Ottawa, Sue Kelsay of Columbus, IN, Lisa Williams-Padilla of Ottawa and Maria Padilla...
Carol Ann Christian
Oct 29, 2024
Carol Ann Christian, 78, of Ottawa, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Per Carol's wishes, there will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded.
Carol was born on August 16, 1946 in Ottawa, the daughter of Ray and Laura (Nangle) Spradling. She attended Ottawa schools and went on to be a housekeeper at various jobs around...
Adam Walter Koziel
Oct 22, 2024
Adam Walter Koziel, 53, of Ottawa, passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Adam was born October 21, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Walter and Lottie (Zagata) Koziel. On October 8, 1994, he married Pamela McCombs at Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish in Lemont, IL. Adam is survived by his adoring wife, Pamela and his...
Roland Gale Comer
Oct 17, 2024
Roland Gale Comer, age 79, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.
Family services and inurnment will be held in Florida at a later date.
Roland was born April 26, 1945 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Louis Edward and Lela P. (Davis) Comer. He is survived by brothers, Louis James (Deborah) Comer of Florida...
Ben Alexander Goodin
Oct 5, 2024
Ben Alexander Goodin passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
He was born on June 16,1941 to Benjamin Austin and Helen Alexander Goodin.
After graduating from Lawrenceville High School, he attended Johns Hopkins and went on to teach English literature at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Ben soon developed an interest in law and went on to Westminster College...
Michael M. Vasquez
Oct 4, 2024
Michael M. Vasquez, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024 with his loving family at his side.
Michael was born May 1, 1949 in Ottawa, Illinois, to the late Manuel G. Vasquez and late Maria D. (Alonzo) Vasquez. Michael is survived by Josephine (Mendez) Vasquez, his loving wife of 50 years; his adoring children, Nicolina M. (T.J.) Tieman...
Carol Ann Jansen
Oct 2, 2024
Carol Ann Jansen, age 67, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, after a long illness, with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 7th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to service time. Pallbearers will be Michael, Rebecca and Brian...
Linda Franzetti
Sep 12, 2024
Linda Franzetti, age 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Ottawa, passed away recently with her loving family by her side.
A private family service will be held at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Clark officiating. Pianist Sarah Reckmeyer will accompany soloist Roger Amm who will sing Linda's requested hymns "What a Friend We Have In Jesus," her mother's favorite hymn,...
Gerald L Fleming
Sep 9, 2024
Gerald L. Fleming, 62, of Ottawa, passed away on September 9, 2024 at Goldwater Care in Marseilles.
Gerald was born on December 24, 1961 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Larry and Edna (Manning) Fleming. Gerald served his country in the U.S. Navy and after his enlistment went on to get his certificates in hydraulics and welding. He worked for Vactor...
John T. Von Dissen
Sep 2, 2024
John Von Dissen of Ottawa, Illinois, died September 2, 2024, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a brief, yet brave battle against ALS.
John was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 1948. He attended Lincoln Park High School in Chicago and served in the Army from 1969 to 1975. After service in Korea, he returned to the Chicago area...
Joseph B Tonielli
Aug 22, 2024
Joseph Tonielli passed away August 22, 2024 at OSF Center for Healthcare, Streator.
He was born in Paxton, IL July 16, 1943. He married Violet Abbott June 10, 1967 at the Harding Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by Violet (1/13/2019). He has two daughters, Kelly (Bruce) Davis of Troy Grove; Kathy (Dale) Russell of Ottawa; three grandchildren, Shelby (Andrew)...
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