WCMY New Obituaries
James (Jim) Sexton, 61, of Sandwich
James (Jim) Sexton, 61, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Saturday, March 28 from 9:00am to 11:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place following the visita...
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Mark Reagan Hetelle, 75, of Ottawa
Mark Reagan Hetelle, 75, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at his home. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. Mark was born October 22, 1950 in Ottawa, IL to Kenneth and Loretta (Carrier) Hetelle. He worked for the City of Ottawa for 14 years before retiring. He is survived by his wi...
Mar 20, 2026
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