Jan 28, 2023

Thomas M. Anderson, age 77, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Thomas was born March 17, 1945, the son of Abraham "Jake" and Marguerite "Dollie" (Zucker) Anderson, in Ottawa. Thomas went to school in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School. He went on to serve his country in...

Jan 22, 2023

Gary J. Halm, 77, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice with his family present praying at his bedside. Gary was born April 24, 1945 in Ottawa, Illinois, son of Rudolph "Rudy" and Rosina "Rose" (Kastler) Halm. He married Joyce Miller on April 12, 1969 in Marseilles,...

Jan 21, 2023

Emil P. Dubach, age 98, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home Per Emil's wishes, private interment will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Emil was born September 21, 1924 in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, a son of Peter and Stephania (Stepaniac) Dubach. He is survived by several...

Jan 10, 2023

Barbara R. Giannoni, age 92, of Ottawa, formerly of Wedron, IL passed away January 10, 2023 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Funeral services honoring her life will be held at noon Monday, January 16, 2023 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Father Mike Driscoll officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Columba Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh, Jeremy, Cody, and...

Jan 9, 2023

Ronald L. Anderson, age 82, of Ottawa passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Parker Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Streator. Per Ronald’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care. Ronald was born February 22, 1940, the son of Ralph and Emma...

Jan 7, 2023

Paula J. Schank, age 70, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday January 7, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Per Paula’s wishes, there will be no funeral services and cremation rites will be accorded.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.

Paula was born May 3, 1952, the daughter of Ardell...

Jan 7, 2023

John “Jack” F. Corrigan, age 79, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the LaSalle Veterans Home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 11th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. Bo Schmitt officiating. Military Honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard will follow the service. Visitation will...

Dec 28, 2022

Betty Peters, 89, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Per Betty’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.  Her ashes will be scattered in Florida where she once lived and was fond of.  Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.

Betty was born February 13, 1933...

Dec 27, 2022

Daniel D. Quigley, 39, of Ottawa,IL passed away Tuesday December 27, 2022 following complications with Multiple Sclerosis. Dan was born Feb. 4, 1983 in Chicago IL to Michael Quigley Sr. and Tammy Murray. Dan loved anything that had to do with the outdoors, fishing, hiking , listening to music, getting tattoos and playing with his grandkids. He is survived...

Dec 26, 2022

On December 26, 2022, Landon Robert McAlpine, 17, of Ottawa Illinois, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. Landon's journey in life won't be defined by the battle he fought but by the strong, funny, amazing soul he was. His smile was infectious, his laugh was the reason people smiled,...

Dec 6, 2022

Coach Pete Gama, age 79, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Pleasant View Healthcare with his loving family by his side. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, December 17th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Monsignor Mark Merdian officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Pete was born August 14, 1943...

Dec 5, 2022

Lucille M. Hepner, 86, of Ottawa, passed away December 5, 2022 at Ottawa Pavilion. Per Lucille’s wishes, Private services and burial will take place at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Lucille was born July 12, 1936 in Ottawa, the daughter of Albert and Lillie (Etienne) Marshall. She was a beautician for many years...

Dec 1, 2022

Mary Lou Schomas, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 6:00 PM Sunday, December 4th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. Seamus Enright officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Private entombment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Mary...

Nov 30, 2022

Albert Ellis Baker of Bull Shoals, Arkansas passed away November 30, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 73. He was born March 1, 1949, in Wieser, Idaho, the son of George and Gladys Jones Baker. He married the love of his life Debra Nelson on November 8, 1975 and celebrated 47 years together this year. He retired...

Nov 28, 2022

Garry S. Larson, age 60, of Ottawa, passed away November 28, 2022. Visitation will be on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 3-6 p.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Garry was born February 23, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Loyal and Shirley (Swanson) Larson. He married Karen Robinson on August 22, 1992 in Bancroft, Wisconsin. He is survived by...

Nov 20, 2022

Charles “Charlie” E. Harris Jr., age 68, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Friday, November 25th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service Friday. Charlie was born June 15, 1954 in Ottawa, Illinois,...

Nov 17, 2022

Jerry L. Bickett, 69, of Ottawa, passed away on November 17, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday November 22 at 5 p.m. with Deacon Ron Wackerlin officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Jerry was born on July 28, 1953, the son of Joseph and Betty (Stanton) Bickett. He married...