All Obituaries

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 Home. Pallbearers will be Larry Linn III, Raymond D/S Linn, Ajay Young, Tristan Riley, Aiden Fenoglio,...

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.

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. In 2021, Michele went on to work for Republic Services. Michele had a passion for racing. The Grundy County Speedway became a second home...

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 Park with military honors by the Ottawa American Legion Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Dave Wallace, R.C. Vandervort, Gary Tyndall,...

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 Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dave Wallace, R.C. Vandervort, Gary Tyndall, Benjamin Crane, Seth Tyndall and...

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. She is survived by her loving children, Richard (Jody) White of Katy, TX, Patti (Tony) Ferguson of Morris, IL and Joe Mance; adoring grandchildren,...

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.  Benny attended school in Ottawa and went on to join the Army.  He married the love of his life Sandy Carver.  After some time he became a machinist, and was...

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 be at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Aurora following the Mass on Saturday.  Pallbearers will be Matt Rozhon, Tom Stephens,...

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 11 AM prior to the service. Brandy was born May 6, 1973 in Ottawa, Illinois, the daughter of Richard Joseph and Karen Marie (Sheehan) Super. She married...

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 Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Kenny Geiger, Ryan Leifheit, Bryce Burress, Reily Leifheit, Curt Geiger...