Apr 30, 2020

Myra Montes, infant daughter of Jessica Gregory and Javier Montes, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

Private memorial services will be held at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.

Myra is survived by her parents, Jessica Gregory and Javier Montes; grandparents, Martha Montes, Javier Montes, Sr., Deborah Nagle and Michael Gregory;...

Apr 20, 2020

Marcus Patrick Marmion, age 24, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.

Private services will be held at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Pallbearers will be Steve and Corey Marmion, Devon Sarver, Austin Stiles, Jared Jackson and Joe Addis.

Marcus was born...

Apr 18, 2020

Everett W. Olmstead, age 83, of Earlville, passed away Saturday April 18, 2020 and Wilma J. Olmstead, age 81, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at their residence, surrounded by their loving family.

Visitation for Everett and Wilma will be from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. followed by a memorial service at 7:00 P.M. Saturday, May...

Apr 11, 2020

William Joseph Hertzner, age 71, of Woodstock, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.

Private graveside services will be held at St. Columba Cemetery with Reverend David M. Kipfer officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Apr 7, 2020

Joseph Hite Temple, age 100, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence with his loving family at his side.

In keeping with guidelines involving the worldwide pandemic, private graveside services will be held at West Serena Cemetery with the Rev. Rich Fassig officiating.   A public visitation and service will be held...

Mar 29, 2020

William L. “Bill” Kanellis, age 89, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, with his loving family at his side.

Private family viewing and services will be held with Rev. Fr.Chris Avramopoulos officiating.  Interment will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.  A public visitation and service will be held at a later date following lifting...

Mar 20, 2020

Allen C. Wawak, age 81, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with his loving family nearby.

Services will be announced at a later date upon suspension of restrictions of social activity.  Interment will be in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with...

Feb 23, 2020

Cheri Ehret, age 60, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Cheri was born July 1, 1959 in Modesto, California.  She married Larry Ehret in 1983 at Zion Lutheran Church.  Together they have a daughter, Stephanie (John) Atchley of Marseilles, IL; a son, Luke (Mandie) Ehret of Ottawa,...

Feb 23, 2020

Jenan Jobst, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Jenan was born April 16, 1947 in Ottawa, Illinois, a daughter of John and Lucille (Bragg) Jobst.  She is survived by cousins, Robert Bragg, Stacey (Bragg) Fowler, Darren (Stacey) Bragg, Char Bragg, Cash and Kenleigh Fowler and...

Feb 22, 2020

Gail Meyers, age 60, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home.

Gail was born June 11, 1959 in Ottawa, Illinois, a daughter of Edward and Mildred (Jett) Meyers.  She is survived by her mother, Mildred of Ottawa; sister, Crystal (Dan) Schott of Ottawa, cousin, Mary Eichelkraut of Ottawa, and numerous other cousins.  She...

Feb 22, 2020

James F. Delehanty, age 63, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday evening, February 22, 2020 at his residence.

Memorial services will be held 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 28th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend John Nordstrom officiating.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friday.

Jim was born July 13, 1956 in Joliet, Illinois, a...

Feb 16, 2020

Pauline E. Jansen Fisk, age 96, of Morris, passed away Sunday morning, February 16, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home, with Jeff Thayer, Jane Estey and Cheri Fisk officiating.  Interment will follow...

Feb 14, 2020

Robert J. Allen, age 80, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, February 14th at the Ottawa Pavilion with his loving family by his side.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 21st at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Interment with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 33 Veterans Group Honor...

Feb 12, 2020

Robert E. Vezain, Sr., age 79, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 24th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.  Private interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from Noon till service time Monday at the funeral home....