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Edward J. Kuleck, 76, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at St. Columba Church, Ottawa with Msgr. Mark Merdian, Pastor, officiating. Burial will take place at St. Columba Cemetery on a later date. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with an honor guard provided by the Knights of Columbus. Edward was ...
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Lyndle "Lindy" Ator Jr., 76, of Morris, IL, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Morris Hospital. Visitation will be on Friday, March 29, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00 pm. Private burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Seneca. Lindy was born June 23, 1947, in Ottawa, IL, to Lyndle and Shirley (McNanna) Ator Sr. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Army. He was an avid Chicago sports fan, especially the...
Billy Thompson Mar 27, 2024
Marilyn J. Rorem, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Marilyn was born May 27, 1938 in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Morse) Anderson. She married Leonard Mance in January 1959 and later married Keith Rorem August of 1969. He preceded her in death December 20, 2010. She is survived by her loving children, Richard (Jody) White of Katy, TX, Patti (Tony) Ferguson of Morris, IL and Joe Mance; adoring grandchildren, Lindsa...
Billy Thompson Mar 26, 2024
Nancy (Sizemore) Armstrong, 87, of Ottawa, passed away on March 22, 2024 at The Pavilion of Ottawa. Nancy was born May 13, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Levi and Clara (Agee) Sizemore. She married Lester Armstrong on May 1, 1959 in Chicago. He passed away on December 3, 1982. Nancy worked at Ottawa Community Hospital prior to her retirement. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She liked country music and was an avid animal lover. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Maria) Sizem...
Billy Thompson Mar 25, 2024
Benjamin Samuel Otstott, 23, of Seneca (formerly of Plainfield), passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, just before his Golden Birthday A Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Casual attire is suggested. Benjamin was born at home on March 24, 2000, in Naperville to Edward Thomas and Anne Kristine (Stewart) Otstott. He enjoyed everything outdoors; Hiking, sky diving, cliff jumping, snowboarding, gardening, runn...
Billy Thompson Mar 19, 2024
Darla Pratt born July 20, 1980, passed away March 13th at age 43. Darla was born in Ottawa to Mack and Nancy (Askim) Pratt and was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School, class of 1998. During her life, Darla enjoyed making friends and spending as much time as possible with them. She sought the experience of life and enjoyed numerous extracurricular activities ranging from shooting pool to boating. Darla worked a variety of jobs, always seeking the next challenge. More than anything, thoug...
Billy Thompson Mar 19, 2024
Nancy (Askim) Pratt, born September 13, 1946 in San Rafael, California, passed away on March 16th at the age of 77. She married her husband Mack Pratt on December 27, 1977. Nancy worked for the Ottawa Elementary School District for many years before moving on to own and operate The Little store in Ottawa with the help of her family for 10 years before retiring. She loved her kids and grandkids dearly and loved when everyone got together.She is survived by her husband Mack Pratt, and her sibli...
Billy Thompson Mar 19, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Walsh, 87, of Serena, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 20, at Ottawa Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on Thursday, March 21, at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Private burial will take place in St. Columba...
Billy Thompson Mar 16, 2024
Rickie Daniels, 66, of Sauk Village, IL formerly of Seneca, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Franciscan Hospital in Dyer, Indiana.Visitation will be Monday, March, 18, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm at the funeral home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.Rickie was born January 17, 1958, in Joliet, IL, to Orville and Erma (McDaneld) Daniels. Rickie had a heart of gold, he wo...
Billy Thompson Mar 14, 2024
Steven Beryl Tullis, 54, of LaSalle, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Alex Cross, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Ottawa, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home before the service. Steven was born on June 24, 1969 in Ottawa to Beryl Wendal and Madeline Marie (Corliss) Tullis. He work...
Billy Thompson Mar 13, 2024
Timmey Richard Hicks, 65, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully, on March 10, 2024, at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet, surrounded by loved ones.Tim, affectionately known as "Hicksey" was born on February 9, 1959, to Clifton and Catherine (Eich) Hicks in Ottawa, Illinois.Hicksey was well known in the community for his commitment to youth sports, coaching, and teaching baseball to children and adolescents. He instilled in them not just the skills of the game but also the values of playi...
Billy Thompson Mar 12, 2024
Roger W. "Bill" Pachter, 75, of Seneca passed away Saturday, March 9th at OSF. St. Elizabeth medical center. Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday March 16th at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa, IL. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday March 15th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa, IL. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Aurora following the Mass on Saturday. Pallbearers will be Matt Rozhon, Tom Stephens, Kegan Anspach, Noal Hazelgrove...
Billy Thompson Mar 12, 2024
Donald E. "Don" Purcell, 90, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at OSF Peoria. A family graveside memorial will take place on Thursday, March 14th at Calvary Cemetery in Ottawa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Don served as a paratrooper in the US Army. He had an unquestionable passion for road racing, wearing countless pairs of shoes running 5k, 10K, half and full marathons across the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. His...
Billy Thompson Mar 12, 2024
Donald S. Schlink, 97, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Private funeral services were held at Oakwood Memorial Park with Rev. Phillip Potaczek, officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Donald was born on December 26, 1926, in Wenona, IL to Orville and Helen (Nelson) Schlink. He was the business owner of Don Schlink's Boot Shop in Ottawa for 55 years. Don married Rita Prosinski on F...
Billy Thompson Mar 12, 2024
Howard "Randy" Clemens, 68, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, March 8th, 2024, at Morris Hospital.Private services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.Randy was born July 12, 1955, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to John and Norma (Meintel) Clemens. He married Catherine Thorne on January 26, 1980, in Joliet, IL.Randy worked for ComEd as a turbine operator at the Will County Station for over 40 years. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed going camping, tra...
Billy Thompson Mar 12, 2024
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