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)...

Apr 26, 2017

SPRING VALLEY – David R. Rimmele, age 37, of Spring Valley, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Unity Point – Methodist in Peoria.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  A gathering to celebrate David’s life will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

David was born September 18, 1979...

Apr 20, 2017

Stacy (Zimmerman) Beard, age 45, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. Monday at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor John Pickens officiating.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday.  Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.

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Apr 18, 2017

OGLESBY—Patricia A. “Patty” Hart, age 59, of Oglesby, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Gladfelter Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Pastor Jason Sprinkel officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial...

Apr 12, 2017

OTTAWA – Julie (Bean) Crane-Tyndall, age 53, of Ottawa, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday morning, April 12, 2017 at her home.

Memorial services will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Ottawa Lighthouse Church, 200 East Campbell Street, with Reverend Glenn Townsell officiating.  Celebration of Life will be held from...

Apr 8, 2017

MARSEILLES -- Marjorie Angell, 88, of Marseilles, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, April 08, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be Noon Wednesday at Gladfelter Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Clark of the Marseilles Church of the Nazarene and Marjorie’s grandson, Rev. Matthew Angell officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial...

Apr 4, 2017

OTTAWA – William Mumper, Sr., age 88, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13th at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Apr 4, 2017

Quinten Odum, age 97, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the LaSalle Veterans Home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8th at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend John Nordstrom officiating.  Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park with military honors by the Ottawa Veterans Organization.  Visitation...

Mar 8, 2017

Edna Elizabeth Hiles, age 95, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Friendship Village in Schaumburg.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18th at Gladfelter Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Charles Warger officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park with Military Honors by the Ottawa Veterans Organization.  Visitation will be from...

Mar 7, 2017

OTTAWA – Phyllis A. DeBernardi, age 87, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Private services will be held Monday, March 13th at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  There will be no visitation.

Phyllis was born November 11, 1929, in Ottawa, Illinois, a daughter of Andrew Francis and Edythe...

Mar 4, 2017

Robert Thomas O’Leary, age 84, of Fountain Valley, California, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11th at St. Columba Church in Ottawa, with Reverend David Kipfer celebrating.  Pallbearers will be Chris Schwemlein, David and Douglas Dodson,...

Feb 25, 2017

OTTAWA – Marjorie Lorraine Janke, age 95, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Pleasantview.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Feb 22, 2017

OTTAWA – Walter F. Vegrzyn, age 78, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening...