Feb 21, 2017

TONICA – Gordon H. Carls, age 89, of Tonica, passed away Tuesday morning, February 21, 2017 at Liberty Village in Peru surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottawa, Illinois with Rev. David Ufkes officiating.  Interment will take place at a later date in...

Feb 13, 2017

Dennis Ray Johnson, 63, of Littleton, IL passed away at 10:15 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Dennis was born April 1, 1953 in Ottawa, IL a son of Herman D. and Ide Mae Reeser-Wilson Johnson.  He married Dianne Syverson on February 26, 1977 at the First Baptist Church...

Jan 28, 2017

Rita Claire Heth, age 85, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, in Metamora with her loving family by her side.

A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Charles Warger, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, at First Baptist Church in Ottawa. A three-hour open house for fellowship time with family and friends...

Jan 20, 2017

OTTAWA – Cindy L. Halliday, age 69, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Father Augustin Kassa officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from noon...

Dec 7, 2016

Lawrence “Larry” H. Fleming, 77, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, December 7th at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service followed by cremation will be held Saturday , December 10th  from noon to 4 pm  at Gladfelter Funeral Home in Ottawa.  Prayers with Father David Kipfer of St. Columba Church officiating...

Dec 1, 2016

OTTAWA – Wesley R. Stohr, age 46, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 5, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor David Daniel officiating.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. Monday afternoon at the funeral home.

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Nov 22, 2016

Mary Louise Rodriguez, 75, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00  until service time Monday.  Burial will be at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery at a later date.

Nov 15, 2016

OTTAWA – Marcella “Bunny” Hertzner, age 93, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Father Corey Krengiel officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m....

Nov 8, 2016

OTTAWA – Carole J. Woods, age 84, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, November 08, 2016, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Rev. David Daniel officiating.  Interment will be at a later date.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00...

Oct 30, 2016

OTTAWA – Emma Elizabeth Elsie Jonnassen, 95, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Serviceman’s Memorial Cemetery in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Emma was born September 21, 1921, in Wayne, Nebraska, the daughter of John and Gesine (Binger) Wagner.  She married Kenneth Jonnassen on...

Oct 30, 2016

OTTAWA – Linda C. Wolven, age 74, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church of Ottawa with Pastor Cheri Stewart and Pastor Dan Bruce officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. till...

Oct 13, 2016

OTTAWA – Victoria T. (Almeda) Hensley, age 89, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Augustin Kassa officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till...

Sep 30, 2016

OTTAWA – Steven Robert Gaffney, age 68, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at his residence.

Private services with Military Honors will be held at a later date.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Steve was born January 25, 1948 in Ottawa, a son of Robert and Margaret (Brashear) Gaffney. ...

Sep 19, 2016

OTTAWA – Beverly J. Murphy, age 90, of Ottawa passed away Monday morning, September 19, 2016 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2016 at Praise Center Assembly of God Church with Reverend Raymond Mitchell officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held...

Aug 26, 2016

Bonita L. Hardt, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Streator.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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Aug 24, 2016

OTTAWA – Arthur Deane Brasgala, age 90, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday morning, August 24, 2016, at his home.

Per his request, following cremation the family will celebrate Arthur’s life privately.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Arthur was born December 13, 1925 in Duluth, MN, the son of Conrad Arthur and...

Aug 23, 2016

OTTAWA – Ruth R. “Buela” Gama, age 97, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016, at St. Columba Catholic Church with Reverend Corey Krengiel officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m....

Jul 26, 2016

Charlotte R. Phipps, age 54, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her home.

Celebration of Life services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24th at Gladfelter Funeral Home with the Reverend Luella R. Loveless officiating.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Charlotte was born...

Jul 15, 2016

OTTAWA – Bruce Burnley, age 63, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held at Gladfelter Funeral Home Saturday July 23, from 1-3 p.m. with Pastor Craig Purches officiating.  Visitation will be held from noon till 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Bruce...

Jul 10, 2016

OTTAWA – Thomas R. Knutson, age 81, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday morning, July 10, 2016, at Pleasant View with his loving family at his side.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Chaplain Linda Weidenbach officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be...