Dec 27, 2018

Catherine “Kay” Ball, age 82, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Tavares, Florida.

Kay was born September 6, 1936 in Ottawa, Illinois, the daughter of Matthew and Catherine (Marmion) White.  She married Dale Ball August 1, 1955, in St. Joseph, Michigan.  She is survived by Dale, her husband of 63 years; children,...

Dec 19, 2018

Lenard Redmond, age 49, of Ottawa, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, December 19th at his residence.

Services will be held at a later date in Milwaukee.

Lenard was employed at Kohl's Distribution Center in Ottawa.

Dec 3, 2018

Courtney Renee Rayfield, age 40, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Courtney was born June 10, 1978 in Ottawa, a daughter of Harry and Alicia Michelle (Kennedy) Rayfield.  She is survived by her...

Dec 2, 2018

Shirley Mae Larson, age 81, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with the Reverend Corey Krengiel officiating.  Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest at Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to...

Dec 2, 2018

Richard Earl Nelson, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away early Sunday morning at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning, December 6, 2018 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Cheri Stewart officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park with full military rites conducted by the American Legion Veterans...

Nov 23, 2018

Jamie DeAnn Fast (nee Miller) died at home November 23, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2018 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating.  Cremation rites will follow.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Jamie was born September...

Nov 21, 2018

Shirley E. Gleason, 90, of Utica, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, in Katy, Texas.

Funeral services will be private.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Gleason was born October 18, 1928, in Ottawa to Paul and Laura (Kerste) Brundage.  She married James Gleason on February 5, 1950 in Ottawa.

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Nov 17, 2018

OTTAWA – Caroline Lee Jackson, age 76, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday morning, November 17, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend David M. Kipfer officiating.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till service time on Saturday...

Nov 12, 2018

Stephen Charles Baiz, age 60, of Ancona, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with the Reverend David Kipfer officiating.  Interment will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the...

Nov 12, 2018

OTTAWA – Janice L. Musser, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Pleasant View with her loving family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 16th at St. Columba Church with the Reverend David M. Kipfer celebrating.  Interment will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.  Visitation will be...

Nov 12, 2018

OTTAWA – Alice May (Winchester) Maltas, age 79, of Ottawa, passed away November 12, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor David Daniel officiating.  Burial will follow in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m....

Oct 29, 2018

OTTAWA – Michael Nanouski, Jr., age 91, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend David Kipfer officiating.  Burial with full military rites accorded by the American Legion Veterans Group Post 33 Ottawa...

Oct 14, 2018

LaVerne Mae Cheatham, age 95, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marseilles with Reverend Ghislain Inai officiating.  Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles.  Visitation will be from 10:00...

Oct 12, 2018

How do you write an ordinary obituary about an extraordinary man.  On October 12, 2018 the world as we all knew it became a little more quiet and a lot less bright when our beloved husband, dad, son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend, Colbee Francisco, took his last breath after experiencing a sudden unexpected cardiac arrest...