Apr 29, 2024

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....

Apr 19, 2024

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...

Apr 8, 2024

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...

Mar 25, 2024

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....

Mar 21, 2024

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. ...

Mar 9, 2024

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...

Feb 25, 2024

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...

Feb 23, 2024

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...

Feb 19, 2024

Pamela Jean Miskell, age 77, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home in the presence of her devoted family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 23rd at St. Francis Church with Father Nicolas Wilson celebrating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to...

Feb 14, 2024

Joshua A. Cameron, 39, of Streator, passed away on February 14, 2024 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria.

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

Joshua was born on November 13, 1984 in Ottawa. He was a graduate of Streator High School class of 2003, and graduated basic training in the army....

Jan 22, 2024

Emilio Gusman, 95, of Aurora, formerly of Ottawa, was called to be with the Lord Monday, January 22, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Noon Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa with Monsignor Mark Merdian celebrating. Burial with military honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post...

Jan 12, 2024

Mark Joseph Novakovich, 64, of Ottawa, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Monsignor Mark Merdian of the Ottawa Catholic Parishes officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will...

2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Edward E. Allen Jr., Eddie’s spirit, has left his wornout body and is now exploring the universe.

Eddie was known as a hard working man who was fiercely stubborn, good hearted, and a proud father and grandfather.  Although he was a man of few words, he loved telling jokes,...

Dec 23, 2023

Lois M. Wilhelm, 90, of Bloomington, formerly of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday December 23, 2023.

Funeral services will be private with a burial at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.

Lois was born on January 1, 1933 in Ottawa, the daughter of Herbert and Pauline (Michaels) Trevier.  She married James Wilhelm on March 29, 1951 in Ottawa...

Dec 18, 2023

Brent Schueler. 60, of Ottawa, passed away on December 18, 2023 at OSF St Elizabeth.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 11a.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor David Ufkes officiating.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park with military rites accorded by the American Legion Post 33 honor guard.  Visitation will...

Dec 14, 2023

David A. Derbort, age 68, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa. Private family services will be held. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family. David was born March 24, 1955 in Ottawa, Illinois, to Robert and Beverly (Heminover) Derbort. He married Neysa Barton in Ottawa. Surviving are his wife, Neysa; his son,...

Dec 10, 2023

Jean M. Myer, 86, of Marseilles, passed away on December 10, 2023 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Entombment...

Dec 10, 2023

Reverend Eugene E. Owsley, 94, of Ottawa passed away on December 10, 2023, at the LaSalle County Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Friday December 15th at noon with Pastor Alex Cross officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Friday. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park with military...

Dec 6, 2023

Arthur J. Preci, 68, of Ottawa, passed away December 6, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth with his wife by his side.

Funeral services will be on December 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Father Nicolas Wilson officiating.  Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of service.

Arthur was born...

Dec 3, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Munari, age 93, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 12th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marseilles with Rev. Sixmund Henry officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa. Visitation will be from 10 AM to...