Oct 2, 2023

David L. Thorson, Jr., age 53, of Triumph, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center. David was born May 24, 1970 in Sandwich, Illinois, a son of David and Betty (Watson) Thorson. He married Kimberly Wilson July 17, 1993 at Grand Ridge, Illinois. Surviving are his loving wife, Kim; his children Nicklaus Thorson and Leslee...

Sep 20, 2023

Christopher George Falaney, age 55, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Normal, Illinois. Chris was born April 14, 1968 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, a son of George and Kathleen (Maxwell) Falaney. He married the love of his life, Misty Falaney, on September 10, 1999 in Park Forest, Illinois. Chris is survived by his devoted wife,...

Aug 28, 2023

Dean A. Szobar, age 61, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Per Dean's wishes, there will be no visitation or services, cremation rites were accorded. Dean was born January 12, 1962 in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of Stephen and Diane (Wilson) Szobar. He married Ann Murray on October 24,...

Aug 16, 2023

William "Bill" M. Arnold, age 62, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 21st at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Jane Schomas officiating. Interment will follow in Grand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday. Pallbearers will be Tyler and...

Aug 8, 2023

Terry J. Giannoni, of Chicago and rural Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 after a full, rich, and diverse life.

He was born in Chicago on a snowy December 21, 1946 day, the youngest son of Theodore J. and Evelyn M. Giannoni.  He was raised in Chicago.  His parents preceded him in death.

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Jul 27, 2023

Heather Dawn, of Utica, was taken to heaven at the young age of 26, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, tragically following a motor vehicle accident the day before her wedding to the love of her life.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Christopher Godsted officiating.  Visitation...

Jul 26, 2023

Matthew David Brown, 33, of Ottawa, IL passed away on July 26th, 2023 due to a car accident. Matthew was born on April 11th, 1990, to Joan and Harry Brown preceeding his older brother, Jason Brown. He was a loving friend to everyone who knew him. After Matthew graduated from York high school in 2008, he headed off to...

Jun 21, 2023

Dorothy L. Stohr, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away June 21, 2023 at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday June 26, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor David E. Daniel officiating. Visitation will will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be...

Jun 20, 2023

Wendell C. Vatland, age 82, of Serena, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Shayne Stoddard officiating. Interment will follow in DeBolt Cemetery near Wedron. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 2:00 p.m....

Jun 6, 2023

William D. Valle, 92, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 9th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Interment with Military Honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard will follow at St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be...

May 29, 2023

Charles A. Rausch, age 79, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, May 29th at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Interment will follow in St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jeremy...

May 10, 2023

Gary Neal Chandler, age 37, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 19th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with interment following at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time. Gary was born October 27, 1985 in Aurora, Illinois, a son of Gary N. and Sophie Margaret...

May 7, 2023

Ronald Atchley, 79, of Streator, passed away on May 7, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 16th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with memorial services at 11:00 AM with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating. Interment with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 217 Honor Guard will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Ronald...

Apr 15, 2023

Patricia Ann (nee Darnall) Wakey, 91 of New Lenox, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Patty was born February 28, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois. She was adopted by James and Nellie Darnall at 1 year old. Patty graduated as Valedictorian from J.D. Darnall High School in Geneseo, Illinois in 1949. She received her...

Apr 8, 2023

Elmer J. Brooker, age 83, of Ottawa, entered his heavenly home Saturday, April 8, 2023. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday, May 20th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with memorial services at 11:00 AM with Pastor Sherry Stevenson and Pastor Alex Cross officiating. Interment with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard will follow...

Mar 25, 2023

Jeffrey Joseph Pursell, age 48, of Chicago, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Peterson Park Health Care Center in Chicago. Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jeff was born September 27, 1974 in Joliet, Illinois, a son of Edwin and Irene (Fioritto) Pursell. He...

Mar 23, 2023

Brian Lee Wehde, 81 of Newark, Illinois passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Brian was born May 9, 1941 in Holstein, Iowa to Gus and Marcella Wehde and was the eldest of seven children born to that union. He spent his early years in Early, Iowa graduating from Crestland high school in...

Mar 3, 2023

Richard C. Bornemann, age 91, of Ottawa, was embraced in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, March 3, 2023 in the presence of his loving and devoted family. Richard "Rich" was born August 20, 1931 in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Berneice (Houck) Bornemann. He married Leona Coop April 26, 1958 in Plattville, Illinois. Surviving is his...

Feb 28, 2023

Billie M. Dippel, 95, of Ottawa, passed away February 28, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 6th at noon at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Pallbearers will be Bob, Alex,...

Feb 23, 2023

Dean W. Barickman, Jr., age 79, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa. Per Dean's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. His cremated remains will be interred in Jackson Cemetery, Coitsville, Ohio. Dean was born on May 4, 1943, the son of Dean and Anne (McConnell) Barickman, in Columbus, Ohio. He...