Linda (Hackler) Lowe, 76, of Deer Park, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Chaplain Dave Van Larr, officiating. Burial will follow at Section Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, at the funeral home. Linda was born on December 11, 1947 in Ottawa, to Alvin and Shirley (Nelson) Hackler. She married Jerry Lowe on September 18, 1971 in Seneca. Linda was...

Edwin E. Bartlett, 94, of Streator, formerly of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday March 31, 2024 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. John Walker, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park, where Full Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, a...

Ronald C. Kesner, 71, of Marseilles, passed away on April 1, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Troy Tvrdik, of Marseilles First Baptist Church officiating. He was born on October 20, 1952, in Ottawa, IL to Otis and Helen (Ott) Kesner. On May 6, 1978 he married Kim Thomas of Marseilles who survives. Ronnie was employed by Caterpilla...

Bill A. Bernardoni, 73, of Seneca, formerly of Ottawa, went home to Jesus on Friday, March 29th, 2024 in Peoria, Illinois. Bill was born on Sept. 11, 1950 to John and Corinne Bernardoni. He married Sue Daugherty on May 21, 1983. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Sue. They were married for 40 years. He is also survived by his three sons. Jon (Kelly), Billy (Alecia) and Tyler (Elizabeth). Bill was a dedicated father and an awesome Papa to his seven grandchildren; Anna and Aaron, Reagan ...

Larry Bastian, 83, of Marseilles, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 with his children and grandchildren by his side. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home Larry was born October 6, 1940, in Ottawa, IL, to Ralph and Mae (Severson) Bastian. He married Donna Jean Harden on October 15, 1981 in Ottawa, IL. Larry was a taxi cab driver in Ottawa for many years, and that's where he met the love of his life, Donna. In his free time, he loved to play bingo, the lottery and sweep...

Edward J. Kuleck, 76, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at St. Columba Church, Ottawa with Msgr. Mark Merdian, Pastor, officiating. Burial will take place at St. Columba Cemetery on a later date. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with an honor guard provided by the Knights of Columbus. Edward was ...

Lyndle "Lindy" Ator Jr., 76, of Morris, IL, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Morris Hospital. Visitation will be on Friday, March 29, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00 pm. Private burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Seneca. Lindy was born June 23, 1947, in Ottawa, IL, to Lyndle and Shirley (McNanna) Ator Sr. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Army. He was an avid Chicago sports fan, especially the...

Marilyn J. Rorem, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Marilyn was born May 27, 1938 in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Morse) Anderson. She married Leonard Mance in January 1959 and later married Keith Rorem August of 1969. He preceded her in death December 20, 2010. She is survived by her loving children, Richard (Jody) White of Katy, TX, Patti (Tony) Ferguson of Morris, IL and Joe Mance; adoring grandchildren, Lindsa...

Nancy (Sizemore) Armstrong, 87, of Ottawa, passed away on March 22, 2024 at The Pavilion of Ottawa. Nancy was born May 13, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Levi and Clara (Agee) Sizemore. She married Lester Armstrong on May 1, 1959 in Chicago. He passed away on December 3, 1982. Nancy worked at Ottawa Community Hospital prior to her retirement. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She liked country music and was an avid animal lover. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Maria) Sizem...

Benjamin Samuel Otstott, 23, of Seneca (formerly of Plainfield), passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, just before his Golden Birthday A Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Casual attire is suggested. Benjamin was born at home on March 24, 2000, in Naperville to Edward Thomas and Anne Kristine (Stewart) Otstott. He enjoyed everything outdoors; Hiking, sky diving, cliff jumping, snowboarding, gardening, runn...