Obituaries

Sophia Grace Muncy

Sophia Grace Muncy

Oct 25, 2014

LA SALLE – Sophia Grace Muncy, infant daughter of Felicia N. Muncy, was still born Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, October 30 th , at Gladfelter Funeral Home in Ottawa.

Sophia is survived by her mother, Felicia,...

James W. Anderson

James W. Anderson

Oct 14, 2014

OTTAWA – James W. Anderson, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

At James’ request, there will be no services or visitation.  Gladfelter Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

James was born April 26, 1931 in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of Clyde and Mary...

Mark A. Billings

Mark A. Billings

Oct 13, 2014

SENECA – Mark A. Billings, 54, of Seneca, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014, at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with a memorial service starting at 2:45 p.m.  A dinner will immediately follow at the Ottawa Moose...

John C. Butterfield, Sr.

John C. Butterfield, Sr.

Oct 12, 2014

SHERIDAN – John C. Butterfield, Sr., 92, of rural Sheridan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Pleasant View.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Peter Ward, pastor of Pleasant View, officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park with...

Thomas C. Hoxie

Thomas C. Hoxie

Oct 10, 2014

MARSEILLES – Thomas C. Hoxie, age 55 of Marseilles, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  A dinner will immediately follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ottawa.  Visitation...

Thomas Murphy

Thomas Murphy

Oct 6, 2014

Thomas Murphy, 79, of Ottawa, passed away very peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. till...

Virginia B. (Applebee)  Heermann

Virginia B. (Applebee) Heermann

Sep 30, 2014

OTTAWA – Virginia B. Heermann, 80, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 6, 2014, at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m....

Norma Lou (Hanselman)  Day

Norma Lou (Hanselman) Day

Sep 27, 2014

OTTAWA – Norma Lou Day, 75, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday evening, September 27, 2014, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Peter Ward and Pastor John Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial...

Richard Masinelli

Richard Masinelli

Sep 26, 2014

OTTAWA – Richard V. Masinelli, 83, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

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

Richard was born May 1, 1931 in Ottawa, the son of Attilio and Rose Masinelli. He is survived by...

Betty Rae (Blue)  Foster

Betty Rae (Blue) Foster

Sep 22, 2014

Betty Rae Foster, age 84, of Darwin, Minnesota, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at Meeker Memorial Hospital, Litchfield, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27 th at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Peter Brick officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4...

Kent A. "Kenny" Wilson

Kent A. "Kenny" Wilson

Sep 21, 2014

MARSEILLES – Kent A. “Kenny” Wilson, 59, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles.  Visitation will be held...

Karen K. (Grimm)  Petersen

Karen K. (Grimm) Petersen

Sep 19, 2014

Karen K. “Mrs P.” Petersen, 67, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at her home with her loving family at her side.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 22 nd at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Ufkes officiating.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at...

James E. Budach

James E. Budach

Aug 12, 2014

OTTAWA – James E. Budach, age 76, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday morning, August 12, 2014, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Ottawa, with Pastor Nancy Rethford officiating.  Burial will follow in Summitview Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from...

Kim Marie (Bowman)  Erickson

Kim Marie (Bowman) Erickson

Aug 11, 2014

Kim Marie (Bowman) Erickson, age 55, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully in her home following an extended illness while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 11, 2014.

Visitation service will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Shirley P. (Marek)  Aldrich

Shirley P. (Marek) Aldrich

Aug 3, 2014

OTTAWA – Shirley P. Aldrich, 92, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Ottawa Pavilion.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2014 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Father Tony Fevlo officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. till service time...

Randy E. Mosell, Jr.

Randy E. Mosell, Jr.

Jul 27, 2014

PERU – Randy E. Mosell, Jr, 34, of Peru, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2014 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Adamson officiating.  Burial will follow in Peru City Cemetery, Peru.  Visitation will be held...

Janet R. (Wanserski)  Kluck

Janet R. (Wanserski) Kluck

Jul 26, 2014

OTTAWA – Janet R. Kluck, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday night, July 26, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning, July 31 st , at St. Columba Catholic Church with Reverend David M. Kipfer celebrating.  Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery. ...

Delphine Strait (Strait)  Snook

Delphine Strait (Strait) Snook

Jul 18, 2014

Delphine Strait Snook, age 108, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at Pleasant View.

At her wishes, there will be no visitation, and private graveside services will be held at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.    Gladfelter Funeral Home is honored to handle arrangements.

Delphine was born September 9, 1905 in Ottawa, a daughter of Burton...

Lois L. (Nickeson)  Spradling

Lois L. (Nickeson) Spradling

Jul 12, 2014

OTTAWA – Lois L. Spradling, age 87, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 th , at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Harding Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral...

Nora Kay (Stehl)  Hawk

Nora Kay (Stehl) Hawk

Jul 11, 2014

GRAND RIDGE – Nora Kay (Stehl) Hawk , 67, of Grand Ridge passed away Friday evening, July 11, 2014, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m....