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Michael B. Benya, 75, of Ottawa
Michael B. Benya, 75, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on the family farm on September 24, 2026. A private Mass will be held for Michael at St. Columba Church and burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Michael was born on April 4, 1951, in LaSalle, the son of John and Elizabeth (Ernat) Benya. Michael graduated fr...
13h ago
Bruce Allen Butchko, 78, of Ottawa
Bruce Allen Butchko, 78, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on September 26, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1948, to Roscoe and Virginia (Thomas) Butchko in Streator, Illinois. After graduating from Southern Illinois University in 1970, Bruce worked as a fina...
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