Aug 2, 2024

George A. Harris, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the La Salle County Nursing Home.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

George was born on October 22, 1940, the son of George and Arlene (Bluer) Harris in Ottawa. George attended Ottawa Schools after which he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He...

Jul 29, 2024

Maria L. Kanellis, age 95 of Ottawa, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at The Pavilion of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family Visitation will be from noon until the funeral services at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Fr. Anastasios Theodoropoulos officiating. Interment will follow in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Maria was born April...

Jun 30, 2024

Constance Edith "Connie" Miller, 86, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 with her family at her side. Private graveside services will be held at St. Columba Cemetery. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Connie was born August 3, 1937 in Ottawa, Illinois to Joseph and Barbara (Reiner) Aubry. She is survived by her children Richard (Julie)...

Jun 30, 2024

Joseph William "Joe" Hoffman, 84, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Mr. Hoffman was born October 5, 1939, in Ottawa to Joseph and Henrietta (Hocking) Hoffman. He married Diane Huss April 28, 1962 at St. Francis Church. Diane passed on June 6, 2001. He married Shirley Husemann January 4,...

Jun 8, 2024

Mrs. Virgine "Jean" (Powell) Johnson, age 81, of Ottawa, Illinois died in her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Jean spent the majority of her life in Ottawa, teaching in the Jefferson, McKinley, Deer Park, and Lincoln schools. She was a member of the Crossbridge Community Church of the Nazarene where she served in the children's...

May 9, 2024

Roger W. Conrad, Sr., age 76, of Ottawa, passed away May 9, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born April 21, 1948 in Ottawa, Illinois to Russell and Hazel (Housby) Conrad. He attended LaSalle-Peru High School and furthered his education while serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to...

May 1, 2024

Domingo Villarreal "Mingo" Sanchez, age 80, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 6th at St. Columba Church with Father Nicolas Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. Monday at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral...

Apr 30, 2024

Barbara D. Kuhmichel, 100, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away on April 30, 2024.  Burial will take place at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery along with her husband, Lewis Kuhmichel.

Apr 29, 2024

Michele Ann Berggren-Goodlet, 57, of Serena, passed away April 29th, 2024 in Ottawa, IL surrounded by loving family and friends. Michele was born in Sandwich, IL to Truman and Patricia Berggren on September 27th, 1966. Michele graduated from Serena High School in 1984. Michele was employed at Elmhurst Chicago Stone where she went on to work for 30 years....

Apr 19, 2024

John F. Bean, age 92, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Pleasant View Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with the Rev. John Walker officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial...

Apr 8, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Bean, age 92, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at Pleasant View Healthcare with her loving family at her side. Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM Saturday, April 13th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with the Reverend John Walker officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday. Interment will follow in Oakwood...

Mar 25, 2024

Marilyn J. Rorem, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Marilyn was born May 27, 1938 in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Morse) Anderson. She married Leonard Mance in January 1959 and later married Keith Rorem August of 1969. He preceded her in death December 20, 2010....

Mar 21, 2024

Benny Caffee Sr., 73, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 21, 2024.

Benny was born on May 30, 1950 in Ottawa, IL the son of Raymond and Phyllis (Reynolds) Caffee.  His mother passed away when he was young and he was later helped raised by his stepmother, Mary Caffee. ...

Mar 9, 2024

Roger W. “Bill” Pachter, 75, of Seneca passed away Saturday, March 9th at OSF. St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday March 16th at St. Patrick’s Church in Ottawa, IL.  Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday March 15th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa, IL.  Burial will...

Feb 25, 2024

Brandy Marie Kemper-Price, age 50, of Ottawa, was called to her heavenly home Sunday, February 25, 2024, with her devoted loved ones at her side. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Praise Center Assembly of God with Pastor Ray Mitchell officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 to...

Feb 23, 2024

Kenneth "Papa" Geiger, age 71, of Ottawa, departed this earthly life Friday, February 23, 2024 in the presence of his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29th at St. Francis Church with Monsignor Mark Merdian celebrating. Interment will follow in St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to Noon Thursday at Gladfelter-Roetker...

Feb 19, 2024

Pamela Jean Miskell, age 77, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home in the presence of her devoted family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 23rd at St. Francis Church with Father Nicolas Wilson celebrating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to...

Feb 14, 2024

Joshua A. Cameron, 39, of Streator, passed away on February 14, 2024 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria.

Private family services will be held at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.

Joshua was born on November 13, 1984 in Ottawa. He was a graduate of Streator High School class of 2003, and graduated basic training in the army....

Jan 22, 2024

Emilio Gusman, 95, of Aurora, formerly of Ottawa, was called to be with the Lord Monday, January 22, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Noon Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa with Monsignor Mark Merdian celebrating. Burial with military honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post...

Jan 12, 2024

Mark Joseph Novakovich, 64, of Ottawa, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Monsignor Mark Merdian of the Ottawa Catholic Parishes officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will...