WCMY New Obituaries
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...
Sep 28, 2026
Norma Carrera, age 93, of Ottawa
Norma Carrera, age 93, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 at the LaSalle County Nursing Home after a courageous battle with dementia. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am Saturday, October 3rd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at Noon. The Reverend Seamus Enright will officiat...
Sep 28, 2026
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