Jul 18, 2022

Ronald Erik Rosengren, 69, of rural Ottawa passed away on July 18, 2022 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Ron was born August 28, 1952 to Stanley and Jean (Edgcomb) Rosengren. Ron graduated from Serena High School in 1970. He married Christine Hinterlong on March 25, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a lifetime member of Serena...

Jul 16, 2022

Dolores I. Rowlee, age 94, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the LaSalle County Nursing Home. Private family services will be held with interment at Oakwood Memorial Park. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family. Dolores was born July 13, 1928 in Ottawa, a daughter of Roy A. and Blanche (Herbert) Drinen. She married William Franklin...

Jul 12, 2022

Dallas Rice, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 with his loving family was at his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 4th at the home of Dennis and Kathy Duffy, 1850 N. 2959th Road Ottawa, IL.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the...

Jul 10, 2022

Joseph VeZain, age 59, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancerous tumor. His loving family was at his side. Funeral services for Joe will be held at Noon Saturday at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum...

Jul 2, 2022

Daniel Joseph “Danny” Hicks, age 56, of Lewistown, Illinois, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Danny was born September 3, 1965 in Ottawa, a son...

Jun 21, 2022

Sharon Faye Chaney, age 65, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Per Sharon's wishes, a gathering in her honor will be held late afternoon on Saturday, June 25th at her residence.

Jun 11, 2022

Charles E. Hayson, age 80, of LaSalle, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Aperion Care in Spring Valley. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 22nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park with military honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be...

Jun 5, 2022

Eric Alden Davis, age 51, of Streator, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at St. Margaret’s Health in Peru. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 10th at Harvest Baptist Church, 420 East Stevenson Road in Ottawa with Pastor Paul Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to service time....

May 23, 2022

Douglas K. Ricci, 69, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Center in Peoria.

Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care and cremation rites will be accorded.

Douglas was born on October 22, 1952.  He was the son of Kenneth and Wilma (Biggs)...

May 22, 2022

Marilyn C. Wig, age 80, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully May 22, 2022 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care and cremation rites will be accorded.

Marilyn was born August 9, 1941 in Aurora, Illinois.  She was the daughter of John and Thelma (Harris) Benson.  She married Lowell “Bean” Jensen. ...

May 17, 2022

David J. Rabideau, age 48, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2022. Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Tammy Okma officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. David was born on March 29, 1974, the son of James Joseph...

May 6, 2022

Robert E. Batistini, age 86, of Earlville, passed away on May 6, 2022 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Noon Friday, May 13th at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Oakwood Memorial Park with Pastor Del Kielman officiating.  Visitation will be an hour prior to the services.  Pallbearers will be...

May 5, 2022

Cathy Marie Fowler, age 60, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony in Rockford, IL surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 13th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. David M. Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 until the time of service at the funeral home. Cathy...

Apr 25, 2022

Lila Distin, age 87, of Ottawa, left this earth for her heavenly home Monday, April 25, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30th at the First Baptist Church, 103 West McKinley Road, Ottawa with Reverend Bill Clark, OSF Hospice Chaplain officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park....

Apr 6, 2022

Daniel Lee Rice, Sr., age 64, of Streator, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Daniel was born December 23, 1957 in Ottawa, a son of DeWayne and Beverly (Stevens) Rice. He is survived by his children, Rebecca (Zach) DePue of Utica, Daniel (Jessie) Rice, Jr. of...

Apr 2, 2022

Curt Galloway, age 81, of Ottawa, formerly of Oak Park, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 23rd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Hancock officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. till service at 11:00. Honorary...

Mar 12, 2022

George William “Pickle” Hanselman, age 101, of Ottawa, departed this life and entered his Heavenly Home Saturday, March 12, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 19th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson and Rev. John Paul Robbins officiating. Entombment with military honors by the American Legion...

Feb 18, 2022

Opal Irene (Day) McDonald, age 90, of Ottawa, formerly of Marseilles, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Per Opal’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Services will be held at a later date in Missouri. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Opal was born January 6, 1932 in Clarksville, Missouri, a daughter...

Feb 15, 2022

Louise L. Haefner, age 91, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday February 22nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Funeral Services with be immediately following the visitation at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Gary Caster Officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Louise was born June 12, 1930 in Ottawa,...

Feb 14, 2022

Phillip H. Clouse, age 84, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully February 14, 2022 at his home.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 21, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.  At the conclusion of visitation there will be a short prayer service with Reverend David Kipfer and burial at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.

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