Obituaries

Marvin Thayer

Marvin Thayer

Aug 27, 2018

CLINTON, IL – Marvin K. Thayer, age 83, of Clinton, passed away at 3:52 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2018, at his residence.

Per Marvin’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.  Gladfelter – Roetker Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marvin was born August 28, 1934 in Clinton, Illinois,...

Dan R. "Ozzie" Ostby, Sr.

Dan R. "Ozzie" Ostby, Sr.

Aug 21, 2018

Dan R. “Ozzie” Ostby Sr., age 62, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Loyola University Medical Center from Cardio Myopathy & Congestive Heart Failure.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday August 24 at Gladfelter–Roetker Funeral Home with Prayer Service at 3:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday...

John A. Maxwell, Sr.

John A. Maxwell, Sr.

Aug 15, 2018

John A. Maxwell, Sr., 83, passed away 10:00 a.m., August 15, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held at the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum, in the barn, August 25, 2018, from 2-4 p.m.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home and Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements.

John was born...

Lukas Vanhouten

Lukas Vanhouten

Aug 10, 2018

Lukas VanHouten, infant son of Nathaniel and Abigail (Lapso) VanHouten, was stillborn Friday, August 10, 2018 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

A memorial service for Lukas will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 17th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Pastor Tony Ross officiating.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. till service time Friday.

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Pamela Rae (Anderson)  Henley

Pamela Rae (Anderson) Henley

Aug 3, 2018

Pamela Rae Henley, age 60, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 10th at Gladfelter – Roetker Funeral Home with the Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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Virginia L. (Linthicum)  Sommerville

Virginia L. (Linthicum) Sommerville

Aug 2, 2018

Ottawa – Virginia L. Sommerville, 97, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa with Pastor Dave Yim officiating.  Visitation will be at 10 a.m. prior to the funeral service.  Burial will be...

Armon Dean Tuntland

Armon Dean Tuntland

Jul 30, 2018

Armon Dean Tuntland, age 96, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at Pleasant View.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Ottawa with Larry Knudtson, Minister officiating.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral...

Luther Messer Jr.

Luther Messer Jr.

Jul 21, 2018

EARLVILLE – Luther Messer, Jr. age 70, of Earlville, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford surrounded by his loving family.

Celebration of Life services will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor John Pickens officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5:00...

Donald John Nelson

Donald John Nelson

Jun 20, 2018

WALLACE TOWNSHIP – Donald John Nelson, age 23, of Wallace Township, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. till service time beginning at noon on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor William Chormann officiating.  Private burial will...

John Knudson

John Knudson

Jun 10, 2018

MARSEILLES – John C. Knudson, 68, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.  There will be no visitation.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

John was born August 28, 1949 in Ottawa, the son...

Jacqueline M. Guzzonato

Jacqueline M. Guzzonato

Jun 2, 2018

OTTAWA – Jacqueline M. Guzzonato, age 55, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, June 2nd at her residence.

Celebration of Life services will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Zehrung officiating.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.,

Jacqueline was born July 29, 1962 in...

Judy E. Breuer

Judy E. Breuer

May 31, 2018

OTTAWA – Judy E. Breuer, age 60, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her home.

Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Oakwood Memorial Park with Pastor Kevin Donoho officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.

Judy was born September 18,...

William "Bill" Talmon

William "Bill" Talmon

May 25, 2018

William “Bill” Talmon, age 64, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at his home.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 30th at Crossbridge Community Church, Ottawa, with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating.  There will be no visitation.

Bill was born February 18, 1954 in Florida, the son of Clarence and Eileen...

Jason P. "Howdy" Jensen

Jason P. "Howdy" Jensen

May 24, 2018

OTTAWA – Jason P. Jensen, age 49, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 24th, 2018 at his home.

The visitation will be held Tuesday, May 29th from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 30th at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Timothy McGeorge officiating.  Both will be held at Gladfelter Funeral Home...

Randy E. Mosell

Randy E. Mosell

May 18, 2018

Randy E. Mosell, age 63, of Granville, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 26th at Gladfelter Funeral Home, Ottawa with Pastor Steve Adamson officiating.  Burial will follow in Peru City Cemetery.  Military rights will be accorded by the Ottawa American...

Stephen J. Schilllings

Stephen J. Schilllings

May 14, 2018

GRAND RIDGE – Stephen J. Schillings, age 61, of Grand Ridge, passed away Monday, May 14th at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

Memorial services will be held Friday, May 18, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home....

Marcia Ann (Baker)  Burke

Marcia Ann (Baker) Burke

Apr 23, 2018

Marcia A. Burke, age 81, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

Memorial Mass will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 28th at St. Columba Church with Rev. David Kipfer officiating.  Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. ...

Barbara Ann (Hoeft)  Cottingham

Barbara Ann (Hoeft) Cottingham

Apr 10, 2018

Barbara Ann Cottingham, age 83, of Ottawa , passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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James V. Ve Zain

James V. Ve Zain

Apr 3, 2018

OTTAWA – James V. Ve Zain, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home....

Joseph R. Pickett Ii

Joseph R. Pickett Ii

Mar 31, 2018

OTTAWA - Joseph R Pickett, 81 of Ottawa, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 31, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Calling hours will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Reed Funeral Home on 705 Raff Road SW in Canton, Ohio. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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