Oct 21, 2013

NAPLATE – Amelia “Mickey” Moats , 81, of Naplate, passed away Monday morning, October 21, 2013, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Naplate with Reverend Michael Adrie celebrating.  Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park.  ...

Sep 26, 2013

OTTAWA – Mildred Geiger, 88, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at the funeral...

Sep 23, 2013

MARSEILLES – Deborah Lynn (Zehr) Stoll, born on March 16, 1950, went to be with her Savior Monday, September 23, 2013.

Everyone who knew Debbie knew her as a faithful servant of her Lord and Savior.  She loved and lived her life by the scriptures, especially Philippians 4:13 and Psalm 61.  Debbie was a loving...

Sep 19, 2013

AURORA – Josephine “Josie” Gusman, 82, of Aurora, formerly of Ottawa, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2013, surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, three granddaughters and sister.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Monday at St. Patrick’s Church in Ottawa.  Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery. ...

Aug 20, 2013

David L. Simmons, age 65, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Private family services will be held.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

David was born January 6, 1948 near Verona, Illinois, a son of M. H.”Slim” and Meredith Irene (Rivers) Simmons. ...

Aug 3, 2013

OTTAWA – Kathy L. O’Shea Klingerman, age 55, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly at her home Saturday, August 3, 2013.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Daniel officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m....

Jul 29, 2013

RAMSEY - David L. Heimer, 67, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed into his Saviour’s arms on July 29, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dave was born on July 21, 1946 to Donald Wayne and Francis (Chaplin) Heimer in Pittsfield, Illinois.  He married Dee Ann Chapman on June 3, 1967.

He...

Jul 28, 2013

MARSEILLES – Mark J. Fowler, age 60, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday evening, July, 28, 2013, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 1, 2013, at noon at Gladfelter Funeral Home with his sister, Barbara McCauley officiating.  Full military rites will be...

Jul 16, 2013

OTTAWA – Maynard T. Smith “Speed” “Smitty”, 74, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, July 16 th , at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Gladfelter Funeral Home with visitation from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Pallbearers will be Grant...

Jul 15, 2013

WEST ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – Betty M. Capsel, age 89, of West St. Paul, Minnesota, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at South View Acres in West St. Paul.

Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles with Pastor Peter Ward officiating.  Visitation will be...

Jun 8, 2013

OTTAWA – Edward “Jr.” LeRoy Downey, age 76, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 8 th .

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 14 th , at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Burial with full military honors conducted by the Ottawa Veterans Group will be in Oakwood Memorial...

May 29, 2013

OTTAWA – Helen L. (Weber) Murphy, 76, of Ottawa, passed away very peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at her home.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 3 rd , at 11:00 a.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Jules Adator officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from...

May 4, 2013

MARSEILLES – Karen Sue Morse, 68, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday morning, May 4, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

Memorial services will be held Friday, May 10, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Philip Peterson officiating.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. Friday until service time at...

May 2, 2013

OTTAWA – Thomas Edward Govero, age 70, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Ottawa with Rev. Jules Adator celebrating.  Interment will follow in St. Columba Cemetery...

Apr 27, 2013

OTTAWA – Sharon Gretencord, 55, of Wallace Township, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time...

Apr 24, 2013

OTTAWA – Dorothy J. Stoudt, 80, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family.

Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at noon at St. Columba Church with Reverend David M. Kipfer celebrating.  Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour...

Apr 16, 2013

OTTAWA – Raymond E. Williams, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, April 16 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Private family services were held.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond was born March 6, 1937 to Raymond and Gladys Williams.  He married Donna Jean Farrell August 10,...

Apr 14, 2013

MARSEILLES – Anthony “Flick” Scarber, 27, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Marseilles Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Bill Clark officiating.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....

Apr 10, 2013

OTTAWA – Gloria Jean Maltas, age 81, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at...

Apr 4, 2013

OTTAWA- Ramona “Mona” Melgoza, age 72 of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at her residence.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Mona is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Steve) Lahey of LaSalle, TX, and Theresa (Stanley Johnson) Melgoza of...