Raymond Edward Williams

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, 1957 in Pontiac, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on July 15, 2012.  Surviving are his children, Debra (Parker) Hall of Ottawa, IL and Denise (Dave) Alteri of Hollowayville, IL; his grandchildren, Ashley and Philip (Shandi) Watland, David and Joseph Alteri, and Charles and John Znaniecki; his great grandchildren, Olivia Znaniecki and Jayde and Xavior Watland; and three sisters, Peggy, Dawn, and Deanna. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Williams.