WCMY New Obituaries
Charles James White, 82, of Ottawa
Charles James White, 82, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Arc of Streator. Burial with full military honors will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Wednesday, April 8, at 10:30am. Charles was born June 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL to James and Edith (Hoffman) White. He married Barbara Kl...
Mar 05, 2026
James John Bystrzycki, 82, of Ottawa
James John Bystrzycki, 82, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. James was born to John and Helen Bystrzycki in Chicago Heights, Illinois on July 24, 1943. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. James was a man of contentment and simple pleasures. He ...
Mar 04, 2026
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