WCMY New Obituaries
Lori (Stricklin) Smith, 68, of Ottawa
Lori (Stricklin) Smith, 68, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Goldwater Care in Marseilles. A celebration of life will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 20, 2026 at the VFW Hall in Ottawa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Lori was born on August 16, 1957 in O...
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Clint Thomas Mettille-Halterman, 55, of Ottawa
Clint Thomas Mettille-Halterman, 55, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026 in Ottawa. Born in LaSalle, Illinois to Romalyn Miner and the late Thomas Mettille, he was later adopted by Jerry Halterman. Clint graduated from Ottawa Township High School and was a longtime client of Friendship House. He lived ...
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