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...

Dec 1, 2023

Edie Johnson, age 73, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Edie was born November 20, 1950 in Aurora, Illinois to Dale and Viola Aldrich. She is survived by three sons, Corey (Cindy) Johnson, Chad Johnson and Matthew Mason; grandchildren, Vincent Johnson, Miranda (Hunter) Brennan, Sasha Willits and Lincoln Mason; and two...

Dec 1, 2023

Nancy Louise Cochran, age 77 of Ottawa, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Aperion Care in Marseilles. Private services will be held with burial in Prairie Center Cemetery. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family. Nancy was born December 10, 1945 in West Frankfort, Illinois to John and Sylvia (Launis) Minor. She married Darrell Cochran May 2, 1998 at...

Nov 29, 2023

Curtis J. Rasmussen, 90, of Standard, passed away on November 29, 2023.

Funeral services will be Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Visitation will be an hour prior to service.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home has been entrusted with his services.

Curtis was born on September 26,...

Nov 27, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Randy Stevenson, a vibrant and enthusiastic member of the hunting and wildlife community. He was widely recognized for his recent achievement in establishing native wetlands at Fowl Ridge Farms, dedicated to ensuring the longevity and protection of migratory birds. Randy brought passion and dedication to his work, leaving a memorable legacy...

Nov 18, 2023

Thomas G. Williams, age 67, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 with his loving family at his side. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 25th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating. Interment will follow in St. Hyacinth Cemetery, LaSalle. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, November 24th at the...

Nov 13, 2023

Barbara Olson, age 75, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, November 17th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion Post 33 in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, November 16th at the funeral...

Nov 9, 2023

Lance W, Valle, 66, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Columba Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the funeral...

Nov 4, 2023

Darlene Kay Burke, age 72, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. Darlene was born July 10, 1951 in Ottawa, Illinois to Delbert and Inez (Hatland) Johnson. She married Lawrence Burke on May 2, 1990 in Ottawa. Surviving are her loving husband, Larry; her son Lee (Bonnie) Clark; a...

Oct 31, 2023

Roger L. Sampson, age 66, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa. Roger was born September 29, 1957 in Ottawa, to Eaver and Mabel (Martin) Sampson. He is survived by a daughter, Latisha Sampson; a brother, Eaver Sampson, Jr.; and sisters, Linda Anderson and Laurie Applebee. Roger was preceded in death...

Oct 25, 2023

William "Bill" Rognas, age 78, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa. Bill was born July 25, 1945 in Watertown, South Dakota, a son of Richard and Margaret (Carlson) Rognas. He married Rae Hostetter May 7, 1977 in Canton, Illinois. Surviving are his loving wife Rae; his daughters Laurie (Steve) Harden...

Oct 21, 2023

Coleen O’Neill passed away quietly at home on October 21 from the effects of Bulbar Onset ALS.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 28 at 4p.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Sprinkle officiating.  Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the day of the service at the funeral home....

Oct 12, 2023

Neil I. Shambaugh, age 82, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Arc of Dwight in Dwight, Illinois.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 28, at 11 a.m. at Debolt Cemetery in Wedron.  There will be a celebration of life held afterwards at Karma in Wedron.

Neil was born on November...

Oct 2, 2023

David L. Thorson, Jr., age 53, of Triumph, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center. David was born May 24, 1970 in Sandwich, Illinois, a son of David and Betty (Watson) Thorson. He married Kimberly Wilson July 17, 1993 at Grand Ridge, Illinois. Surviving are his loving wife, Kim; his children Nicklaus Thorson and Leslee...

Sep 20, 2023

Christopher George Falaney, age 55, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Normal, Illinois. Chris was born April 14, 1968 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, a son of George and Kathleen (Maxwell) Falaney. He married the love of his life, Misty Falaney, on September 10, 1999 in Park Forest, Illinois. Chris is survived by his devoted wife,...

Aug 28, 2023

Dean A. Szobar, age 61, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Per Dean's wishes, there will be no visitation or services, cremation rites were accorded. Dean was born January 12, 1962 in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of Stephen and Diane (Wilson) Szobar. He married Ann Murray on October 24,...

Aug 16, 2023

William "Bill" M. Arnold, age 62, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 21st at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Jane Schomas officiating. Interment will follow in Grand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday. Pallbearers will be Tyler and...

Aug 8, 2023

Terry J. Giannoni, of Chicago and rural Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 after a full, rich, and diverse life.

He was born in Chicago on a snowy December 21, 1946 day, the youngest son of Theodore J. and Evelyn M. Giannoni.  He was raised in Chicago.  His parents preceded him in death.

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Jul 27, 2023

Heather Dawn, of Utica, was taken to heaven at the young age of 26, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, tragically following a motor vehicle accident the day before her wedding to the love of her life.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Christopher Godsted officiating.  Visitation...