Oct 27, 2021

Gary A. Jerde, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Private services will be held at Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Gary was born July 31, 1949 in Ottawa, a son of Donald D. and Louise (Charlier) Jerde. He is survived by his sisters, Wendy (Gary) Hoffman...

Oct 25, 2021

Carl Martin Whitney, known as Marty, passed away at Aperion Care in Marseilles, Illinois on October 25, 2021,  at the age of 67.  3 ½ years ago Marty gave the middle finger to cancer when he was told the best he could ask for was 3-6 months. Never tell a Whitney what they can or cannot do is the...

Oct 13, 2021

Brenda K. Schunke, age 53, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021 at OSF St Elizabeth Medical Center. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, and best friend Brenda. She will always be remembered for her strength and strong will, she fought through numerous medical...

Oct 12, 2021

Mary D. Cupples, age 103, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Ottawa Pavilion. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 16th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later...

Oct 10, 2021

Ella Marie Grace O’Rourke, infant daughter of Katelyn O’Rourke passed away 11:00 P.M. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 22nd at St. Mary’s Cemetery, West Washington Street and Caroline Street in Bloomington, Illinois with Father Jeffrey Stirniman officiating. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting...

Oct 10, 2021

Erica Ann Hicks, age 46, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. A private family gathering will be held. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Erica was born September 16, 1975 at Woodruff, Wisconsin, a daughter of Janet Johnson. She married John Hicks October 13, 2017 in Ottawa. She is survived...

Oct 9, 2021

Claire “Duke” Shaver, age 96, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, October 9th at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehab Center in Morris. Private services will be held at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. Pallbearers will be Daniel and Darren Bedeker, William and Kett Johnson, Ronald Atchley and Julius DeFoer. Claire was born January 10,...

Oct 7, 2021

Elizabeth “Sue” (Heminover) Daugherty, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Mortenson officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m....

Oct 1, 2021

Anna Marie Eisert, age 57, of Malden, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. A private family gathering will be held. Inurnment will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Ottawa. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family. Anna was born May 15, 1964 in Ottawa a daughter of Patrick and Roberta (Addis) Marmion. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon...

Sep 30, 2021

Josephine Spears Guido (21 March 1950) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. A private service will be held in her honor. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Little Portion Hermitage ( .

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Sep 29, 2021

John Joseph “Jack” Case, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, September 29th at OSF St Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 7th at Calvary Cemetery with Pastor John Nordstrom officiating.  Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Veterans Group Post 33 Honor Guard.  There...

Sep 16, 2021

Owen Scott Matthews, infant son of Yolanda Villa and Brenton Matthews, passed away Thursday, September 16th at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 25th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.

Owen was born September 15, 2021 in Chicago.  He is survived by his parents, Yolanda Villa and Brenton Matthews;...

Sep 1, 2021

Martha Maria Binder, age 93, of Cicero, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Alden Estates of Shorewood. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 8th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. David M. Kipfer officiating. Entombment will follow in Christ the King Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00...

Aug 28, 2021

Norma L. Sweet, age 74, passed away Saturday, August 28 at her home with her family by her side.

Per Norma’s wishes, no services will be held and cremation rites will be accorded.

Norma was born August 23, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Mary (McConnaughhay) Rainey in Norfolk, Virginia.  She married Mark Sweet on...

Aug 28, 2021

Alice Pearl Shannon, age 82, of Sheridan, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

There will be no services or visitation.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Alice was born June 4, 1939 in Smithville, Arkansas, a daughter of James Herbert and Geneva (Helems) Willett.  She married...

Aug 25, 2021

Angela Inez Rosales-Myers, age 44, of Midgeville, GA, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 2nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Cheri Stewart officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to services at the funeral home.  Due...

Aug 25, 2021

Raymond Joseph Graham, age 76, of Atlanta, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dyer, IN. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31st at St. Columba Cemetery with Rev. David M. Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday August 30th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Joe was...

Aug 19, 2021

Attaullah Bhurgri, age 89, passed away August 19, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held on August 28, 2021 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson of Crossbridge Community Church officiating. Visitation will be from 10am-Noon, followed by funeral service at the funeral home. Burial will be held at...

Aug 12, 2021

Russell Kent Briddick, age 71, of Princeton, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at OSF St. Clare Medical Center in Princeton. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 17th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Jacobsen officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:00 to service time Tuesday. Pallbearers will be...

Aug 12, 2021

Philip John Rentz, age 69, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. Cremation rites were accorded. There will be no services. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Philip was born in Peoria, Illinois August 12, 1952 to Bernard and Marie Rentz. He was a graduate of Ottawa High School and Illinois State University. Philip was an avid...