Monthly Archives

October 2015

Tim J. Seibert, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

Tim J. Seibert, 70, of Naplate passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home.

Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be 1:00 pm Monday, October 19, 2015 in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Tim was born August 17, 1945 in Morris, Illinois to Harry and Olga (Lamb) Seibert. He married Dena Crawford on March 6, 1971 at St. Mary’s Church in Naplate.

Tim retired after 40 years of service from LOF. He was an avid Packers fan and Cub’s fan. He participated in fantasy football league and he enjoyed cooking.

He is survived by his wife, Dena; one son, Michael; four siblings, Joan (Robert) Poggi, Joyce (Tim) Timmons, Owen (Patricia) Seibert, and Harry (Charlene) Seibert; his mother-in-law, Esther Crawford; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by parents; one sister, Mary Ellen Thompson; and his father-in-law, Richard Crawford.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Tim is laid to rest in the Garden of Hymns.

Carol Anne Hitchins, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

Carol Anne Hitchins, 78, of Traverse City, MI formerly of Earlville, IL passed away, Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born September 12, 1937 in Virden, IL the daughter of Thomas and Althea (Richards) Heyworth.  She married R. Eldon “Hitch” on November 27, 1960 in Ottawa, IL.  Carol was a member of Earlville United Methodist Church.  She was a Mary Kay consultant for many years, as well as a distributor for Market America. After Hitch passed away she moved to Chicago to be closer to her daughter, she made a lot of great friends at The Breakers in Chicago.  Her daughter got married and moved to Michigan months later Carol moved to Michigan when she found out that her daughter and son-in-law were going to have a baby girl so she could be with them.  Carol greatly enjoyed being a grandmother to Kendall.  Carol developed many great friendships at Glen Eagle Senior Living Community in Traverse City, MI.

She is survived by one daughter, Holli ( Shawn) Harvey of Traverse City, MI, one granddaughter Kendall; one brother, Thomas (Brenda) Heyworth of Joliet, IL, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband R. Eldon “Hitch”, one grandchild Adia Harvey and two sons in infancy.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Earlville, IL with Pastor Del Keilman officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa, IL.  Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2015 in the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice.  For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Carol is laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.

Mary Lou (Jaeger) Gorski, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

Mary Lou (Jaeger) Gorski, 75, of Ottawa passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm prior to services Thursday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be 1:00 Friday, October 16, 2015 in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Mary Lou was born May 29, 1940 in Ottawa, Illinois to Albert and Marjorie (Green) Jaeger. She was a bartender for many years at Carretto’s and was also a nail technician at Style Stations. She enjoyed going to the casinos and purchasing lotto tickets.

She is survived by her children, Candace (Joseph Wolfe) Olesen, Gary (Diane Schunke) Schunke, Ronald (Debbie) Schunke, and Leo (Janice) Schunke; grandchildren, Ashley (Darren Carlson) Olesen, Adam (Jamie Rhodes) Olesen, Andrea (James) DeBolt, Christopher (Missy) Olesen, David Olesen, Matthew Olesen, and John Olesen; great-grandchildren, William Carlson, Brendan Olesen, Braxton DeBolt, Raine Olesen, and Lucas Olesen; siblings, Marjorie Bond, Michael Jaeger, Mark Jaeger, and Anthony Jaeger; her former son-in-law, George Olesen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Bryanna Olesen; and one brother, Charles Jaeger.

Memorials may be directed to her family.

Mary Lou is laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Seasons.

Joseph G. Olle, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

Joseph G. Olle, 76, of Ottawa passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home.

Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Smith officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm prior to services Tuesday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be 9:00 am Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Joseph was born February 28, 1939 in Ottawa, Illinois to Joseph M. and Kathryn (McGill) Olle. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1962-1964. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Joe looked forward to his visits every day with his aunt Esther Wheeler and had coffee each morning with his friends at the American Legion. He enjoyed traveling; whether a short drive to see the fall colors or extended trips to see family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Trisha (Jeff) Wilson, Jill Olle, and Mike Olle; three grandchildren, Megan and Erin Wilson, and Joshua A. Gwin; his siblings, Marsha (Joe) Imes, David (Phyllis) Olle, and Tom (Pam) Chandler; and his special friend, Carol Ruff.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his furry friend, Molly.

An account will be set up at Financial Plus Credit Union to establish a scholarship for an Ottawa High School athlete in his honor.

Joseph is laid to rest in the Garden of the Ten Commandments.

Mary M. Blossy, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

Mary M. Blossy, 82, of Ottawa, died Monday evening, October 5, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, October 10, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Cheri Stewart, Pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating, Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

Mary was born November 28, 1932 in DePue, Illinois to Emil and Mary (Fernandez) Gutierrez. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in LaSalle. Mary was a registered nurse for 40 years at Ryburn-King, then Community Hospital of Ottawa. She volunteered for the Ottawa Red Cross and Community Hospital of Ottawa. Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ottawa and she was involved in various church activities.

She married John W. Blossy on January 8, 1955 in DePue, Illinois.

Mary is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Mary Beth Blossy of Ottawa; Kathy (Brad) Holcman of Oglesby; four grandchildren: Chad (Ashley) Holcman, Christopher (Rebecca) Holcman, Ryan (Linda) Holcman, and Katie Beth Holcman, a half-brother Joseph Fernandez, and a half-sister, Margaret Martin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Emil Gutierrez, and one sister Alice Gross.

Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Ottawa

Mary is laid to rest in the Garden of Psalms.

Stella Mae Hayes, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

OTTAWA – Stella Mae Hayes, age 88, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Rivershores Care and Rehabilitation Center in Marseilles.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Minister Robert M. Housby of Ottawa Church of Christ officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Friday at the funeral home.

Stella was born April 19, 1927 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Lymon and Julia (Dabney) Cox.  She married Kenneth L. Hayes on April 21, 1951 in Joliet.  He preceded her in death March 28, 1997.  Surviving are her sons, Michael (Shirley) Ray Cox of Marseilles, Kenneth E. Hayes and Brian Keith Hayes, both of Ottawa; her grandchildren, Patrick Brian Hayes and Mary Frances Hayes, both of Joliet, Jeremy Hayes of Benton, KY, Jenna Hough of Marseilles, Candy Cox of Morris, and Michael Cox of Marseilles; her great grandchildren, Aries Hayes, Ashleigh Cox, Samantha, Skye, and Kyleigh Hough, and Steely and Stella Cox;  and three sisters, Kathleen Sluder and Roseleen Lowe, both of Ottawa and Evie Budach of Princeton.  She was preceded in death by two daughters, Wanda Hayes and Brenda Yott; one grandson, Wesley, in infancy; and two brothers, John and Donnie Cox.

Stella enjoyed watching Western movies and listening to Alan Jackson music.  She dearly loved her family and will be deeply missed by them.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Stella is laid to rest in the Garden of the Ten Commandments.

Frances Kay (Simmons) Hess, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

Frances Kay (Simmons) Hess, 71, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, October 5, peacefully in her home after a 15 month journey with bile duct cancer.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, with Pastor John Walker officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., on Thursday at Muller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa.

Frances (Fran) was born to Ned and Florence (Irons) Simmons on June 10, 1944, in Monon, Indiana. After her childhood years of school and working for her parents at the I&M Cafe in Monon, she attended Elkhart University of Medical and Dental Technique to become a Medical Transcriptionist and there in 1964 she met William (Bill) Hess. They began their life together, getting married on November 28, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana. After some years of work related moves in Indiana and Maryland, Bill and Fran moved to Ottawa, his hometown, where she worked as a Medical Transcriptionist at Ryburn-King Hospital, and later began what became many years of self-owned businesses.

Fran retired from self-employment following the death of her husband, and began her 2nd career as a medical transcriptionist beginning in early 2001 until her retirement in May 2014, all at St. Mary’s Hospital in Streator, IL.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, where she served as an elder. She was a member of the Dayton Homemakers Circle. Her many joys included sharing her faith with her church family and friends, gardening, enjoying home improvement projects, traveling with family and friends, numerous late night card games, and dropping anything to spend time with her greatest joy, her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son Michael (Dawn) Hess and daughter Nathalie (Joseph) Schmidt, all of Ottawa, and grandchildren Caroline Ruth and Anna Mae Schmidt, Holly Anne and Nathan Michael Hess. Also surviving is her brother James Simmons, of Muncie, Indiana, two sisters, Elsie Goodin, of Auburndale, Florida, Mary (Jim) Humston, of Greencastle, Indiana, cousin “sister” Susan (Paul) Walker, Indianapolis, Indiana, brother-in-law Chuck (Jean) Hess, of Ottawa, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill, on September 11, 2000, parents, and a brother and sister in infancy.

Memorials may be directed to the Mission Fund at First Presbyterian Church.

Fran is laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion.

Ruth “Mary” Garcia, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

OTTAWA – Ruth “Mary” Garcia, age 79, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday evening, October 4, 2015 at Rivershores Care and Rehabilitation Center in Marseilles.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Leon McClimans officiating.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. till service time Wednesday at the funeral home.  Private entombment will be in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Mary was born January 17, 1936 in Marseilles, the daughter of Lloyd “Bun” and Edna (Dyer) Gage.  She married Robert “Jake” Garcia March 26, 1965 at the First Congregational Church in Marseilles.  Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Jake, of Ottawa; her children, Mark (Norma) Sweet of Ottawa, Rhonda (Dale) Roketa of Shorewood, and Lisa (Bob) Landis of Ottawa; her grandchildren, Travis (Erica) Donovan, Benjamin Sweet, Shane Donovan, Drake Roketa, and Alexis Landis; her sisters, Sharon (Frank) Fenoglio of Marseilles, Carol (Rodney) Juergensen of Marseilles, Darlene Gage of Streator, and La Rieu (Larry) Ried of Marseilles; a sister in-law, Mary Gage of Marseilles; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Ronald Joseph Sweet; a daughter, Cherie Sweet; and two brothers, Bob and Jerry Gage.

Mary was a librarian at Jefferson Elementary School and she loved reading to children to nurture and encourage their interest in reading.  After retiring from Jefferson Elementary School, Mary worked at the Daily Times and First Federal.  She was an avid bridge player, sometimes participating in 3 bridge clubs in one day.  Mary also loved to swim and travel.  In their later years, Mary and Jake could often be found at Allen Park or Washington Park, reading the newspaper and enjoying the weather.  Mary was devoted to her family and cherished her time spent with them.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimers Foundation.

Mary is laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Love.

 

Foster L. Jett, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

OTTAWA – Foster L. Jett, age 85, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday morning, September 23, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating.  Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park with military rites by the Ottawa Veterans Organization.  Visitation will be held from Noon to service time Monday at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Daniel and David Jett, Frank Neumann IV, Ryan Grieves, Vern Johnson and Jacob Leffelman.  Honorary pallbearers will be Edward L. Raines and Aiden Davis.

Foster was born March 18, 1930 in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of Charles Franklin and Gertrude Leona (Lock) Jett.  He married Betty Jean Robinson April 23, 1949 in Ottawa.  She preceded him in death November 18, 2014.  Surviving are his children, Daniel Jett of Compton, IL, Denice (Edward) Raines of Hobson, Montana, and Dalinda Thompson of La Salle; his grandchildren, David Jett, Shawnda Winter, Edward (April) Raines, Tracy Grieves, Frank X. Neumann IV, and Lindsey Davis; eight great grandchildren, Ryan Grieves, Jace Winter, Mason Neumann, Victoria Raines, Aiden Davis, and Makylie, Jaxsen, and Gemma Leffelman; four step great grandchildren, Aaron Jr. and Leanne Howell, and Austin and Ashley Rinebold; and a sister, Mildred Louise Meyers of Ottawa.  He was preceded in death by four brothers, Adolph Rondolph Jett, Woodrow James Jett, Charles Franklin Jett, Jr., and George Russell Jett; and four sisters, Mae Mary (Mamie) Jett-Schulthies, Hazel Virginia Carroll, Rose Amy Jett, and Olive Bernice Hermann.

Foster was a member of Crossbridge Community Church of the Nazarene in Ottawa where he was active in a Bible study group.  He retired from Libby Owens Ford in 1990 after 42 years of dedicated service.  Foster proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He had many hobbies including coin collecting, family history, hunting, fishing, and camping.  Foster loved woodworking and building.  His skills were demonstrated by the building of his own home.  Foster was a devoted family man and cherished his time spent with them.  Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Foster is laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Love.

Shirley Ann Cullmann, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By | Obituaries | No Comments

OTTAWA – Shirley Ann Cullmann, 75, of Ottawa passed away Monday September 21, 2015 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2015 at Gladfelter Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from noon until service time Friday.  Entombment will follow in Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park.  Pallbearers will be Jonathan, Lucas, and Christopher Cullmann, Wesley, Nathan and Anthony Chrzan, Craig Champlin and Aaron Burns.

Shirley Ann was born November 23, 1939 in Ottawa, Illinois, the daughter of Marcel and Alice (Maltas) Thiry.  She married Leo Mau Cullmann on July 27, 1962 at Evangelical United Methodist Church in Ottawa, he preceded her in death August 27, 2008.  Surviving are her children, Skip (Linda) Cullmann of Ottawa, Faye (Robert) Cullmann-Sieck of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Alvena Chrzan of South Bend, Indiana and Skye-Lea Cullmann of Ottawa; and her brothers, Bob Thiry of LaSalle and Jimmy Thiry of Texas.  She also leaves 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.

Shirley Ann was a member of Crossbridge Community Church.  Shirley’s family was her number one priority all the time. She cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She also enjoyed crafting, keeping in touch with friends on Facebook and Pal Talk, and the occasional gambling excursions.

Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.  To share a memory of sign the guestbook, please visit www.gladfelterfuneralhome.com or Gladfelter Funeral Home on Facebook.

Shirley is laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Prayer.