Jul 26, 2017

Margaret “Dorothy” Clemens, age 92, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Private family services will be held.  There will be no visitation.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dorothy was born August 16, 1924 in Ottawa, a daughter of Harvey and Edna (Claude) Wilcox.  She married Harold...

Jul 21, 2017

Oliver K. “Ollie” Carr, age 83, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at Rivershores Nursing Home in Marseilles.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23rd at Crossbridge Community Church with Pastor Kevin Donoho officiating.  Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 33, Ottawa Veterans Group Honor Guard.  Visitation will be from 10:30...

Jul 19, 2017

Mitzi Darlene Mason, age 51, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor John Paul Robbins officiating.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22nd at the funeral home.

Jul 17, 2017

Betty A. (Davis) Wunder, age 86, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, July 17th   at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Gladfelter Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Winn Alley officiating.  Interment will follow in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. till time of service Saturday.

Betty...

Jul 6, 2017

OTTAWA – Hubert “Bud” Pitstick, age 86, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday evening, July 6, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Reverend David M. Kipfer celebrating.  Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.  Visitation will...

Jun 30, 2017

OTTAWA – RuthAnn C. Leason, age 78, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 3rd at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral...

Jun 29, 2017

MARSEILLES – Tyler David Kettman, age 25, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Marseilles, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his residence in Pompano Beach.

Services will be held Noon Saturday, July 8th at Crossbridge Community Church with Pastor Kevin Donoho officiating.  Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to Noon Saturday at the church.  Gladfelter Funeral...

Jun 21, 2017

OTTAWA - Robert M. Bernico, Ottawa, aged 64, went home to be with Jesus on June 21st, 2017 after a courageous battle with gallbladder cancer.

Bob was born October 19, 1952 in Chicago, IL, a son of Robert G. and Lillian (Lilyquist) Bernico.  Bob was a loving husband to Sharon (Keith) Bernico.  He was a loving and...

Jun 17, 2017

MARSEILLES – Virgil H. Applebee, age 82, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday morning, June 17, 2017 at Rivershores in Marseilles.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Gladfelter Funeral Home where funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00...

Jun 8, 2017

Katrina L. Gibbons, 49, of Marseilles formerly of Ottawa, passed away Thursday June 8, 2017 at OSF Saint Francis in Peoria.

Per Katrina’s request there will be no visitation or funeral services.

Katrina was born March 1, 1968 the daughter of Larry Laverne and Patricia Ann (Higgins) Ramer.  She married Frank Gibbons in Ottawa in...

Jun 4, 2017

Jim Peddicord, age 68, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Ottawa Pavilion.

Memorial Services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Grand Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. till service time Thursday at the funeral...

May 26, 2017

STREATOR – Terrance Edward Wege, Jr., age 29, of Streator, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter Funeral Home in Ottawa is assisting the family.

Terrance was born July 23, 1987 in McHenry, Illinois, a son of Terry and Jammie (Schultz) Wege. ...

May 22, 2017

Mary L. Gambo, age 94, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27th at St. Francis Church with Rev. Augustin Kassa celebrating.  Interment will follow in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Church.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is...

May 19, 2017

OTTAWA – Dolores J. Murry, age 84, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church.  Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00...

May 18, 2017

OTTAWA – Patrick G. Resendiz, age 60, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at his home after a courageous and humble battle with cancer.  He inspired many who encountered him with his positive attitude, endless stories of hope in the face of adversity, and trust and faith in God.

Mass of Christian Burial will be...

May 16, 2017

Carmen J. Formella, age 76, of Ottawa, passed away at his home Tuesday morning, May 16, 2017.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Carmen was born June 30, 1940 in Chicago, a son of Joseph and Angeline (Passi) Formella.  He married Bonnie Clark February 7,...

May 16, 2017

OTTAWA - Daisy Gene VeZain, age 82, of Ottawa, died Tuesday morning, May 16, 2017 at Heritage Manor in Peru.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Charles Warger officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the services...

May 6, 2017

OTTAWA – Thomas H. Malpass, age 66, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Tom was born June 14, 1950 in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, to Thomas George and Phyliss (Rinker) Malpass. ...

May 5, 2017

OTTAWA – Betty L. Thrush, age 85, passed away Friday afternoon, May 5, 2017, at Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Chaplain Richard Hillenbrand officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday...

May 5, 2017

OTTAWA – Thomas R. Stoutenborough, age 59, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Morton, Illinois.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Thomas was born December 30, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois, a son of Raymond Ross and Mary Elizabeth (Davidson)...