Obituaries
David Duane Syverson II
Feb 10, 2025
David D. Syverson II passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.
David was born September 19, 1976 in Ottawa to David Syverson and Sue Ann (Syverson) Mills. He had been formerly married to Tatiana Panferova. Surviving are his parents; children, Jade Syverson-Snell of Ottawa and Richard Syverson of San Antonio, TX; Jennifer Selby of...
Margaret Rasmussen
Feb 9, 2025
Margaret Ann (Coleman) Rasmussen 88 of Standard IL left her earthly home to be in the arms of the angels February 9th, 2025.
She will be joining her husband, Curtis of 72 years, her beloved son Calvin, grandson Stephen,
her parents, James and Florence Coleman, her sister Rose Marie Smith and brother Ronald Coleman. Although she has gone, she will live...
Raymond "Ray" Stevenson
Feb 2, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Lee Stevenson, born August 21, 1952, went to be with Jesus on February 2, 2025. Ray was the fourth child born to Theodore and Dorothy (Beffel) Stevenson. He was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School and he married Sharon (Sherry) Berge on November 24, 1972.
Ray and Sherry have four children, Sara (Andrew) Davis of Brooklyn, New...
Brian Hayes
Feb 2, 2025
Brian K. Hayes, 67, of Ottawa passed away on February 2, 2025, at OSF St. Elizabeth.
Brian was born in Ottawa on February 26, 1957, the son of Kenneth L. and Stella (Cox) Hayes. He attended Serena schools and went on to work at the Ottawa Hospital in housekeeping and later in receiving. After his time at the hospital, he went...
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 graveside service will be held on May 31, 2025 at Perkins Grove Cemetery in Sublette, Illinois with her son, Reverend Steven Richard, officiating. A celebration of life will be held after at noon at the Long Ranch restaurant in Amboy, Illinois.
Cecilia was born on March 6, 1936, in...
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...
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