August 2016

EARLVILLE — Steven J. Libner, 49, of Earlville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago as the result of an auto accident.

He was born Dec. 1, 1961 in Chicago, the son of Melvin and Helen (Schneider) Libner.

Steve was employed by Local 150. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting and walking down the lane with his dog, Hunter. He loved playing with his grandchildren and just being outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Cheri (Warren) Libner of Earlville; his children, Nicole Reddington, Megan Libner, Steven Libner, Travis Libner, Tim (Amy) Stangland, Crystal (Eddie) Kelly and Bobbie Ollom; 12 grandchildren, Connor, Payden, Garrett, TJ, Daina, Destiny, Eli, Dakota, Ksyshaun, Nitsaya, Nyonna and Logan; his brothers and sisters, Keith Libner, Matt (Carol) Libner, Wade (Kelly) Libner, Cheryl Libner, Teri (Pat) Richards and Jeanette Roberts; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Earlville with the Rev. Del Keilman officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to sign the online guestbook, go to www.eighnerfuneralhomes.com.

Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home

407 S. Ottawa St., Earlville, IL 60518

815-246-6491 www.eighnerfuneralhomes.com

Steve has been laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Seasons.

Robert J. Vicich, 65, of Marseilles, passed away on Friday August 12, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday Aug. 17, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marseilles with Father Anthony Ego officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 4-7 p. m. Tuesday at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home with Rosary services at           7 p. m.

Bob was born August 15, 1950 in Ottawa to William and Lucille (Jansen) Vicich. In 1978, he married Diana Spears of Ottawa who survives.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marseilles. He had been employed by Nabisco, Federal Paper and Field Container. He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in geology. He was an avid fisherman and gardener.

Bob is survived by his wife, Diana of Marseilles; one daughter, Amy (Corey) Rickey of Ottawa; two sons, Chris of Ottawa and Scott (Sheila) of Marseilles; five grandchildren, Irene and Genevieve, Emma Vicich and Eoban and Eoin Rickey; his mother, Lucille Vicich of Port Richey, FL; and one brother, Richard (Linda) Vicich of Oglesby.

He was preceded in death by his father; and one brother, William.

Pallbearers will be Charles and Dan Shreve, Joseph, Joe and Derek Vicich and Scott Carretto.

Bob has been laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.

Ronald D. Smick, 60, of Ottawa, passed away quietly at home July 26, 2016 with his family close by. Funeral services will be at 1p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the services on Saturday. Private Interment will be in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Ron was born on July 8, 1956 in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Ronald H. and Alice (Brown) Smick. Ron moved with his parents to Ottawa in 1958 and called Ottawa home ever since. He was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School, and IVCC. He married Pattie Lieske on April 11, 1981 at the First Congregational Church in Ottawa.

Ron worked at his father’s business for over 20 years before going to work at Northern Illinois Gas Company. He worked at Nicor for over 17 years when his failing health caused him to retire in 2012. He was a member of the Ottawa River Rescue Squad for several years and worked as an EMT with a local ambulance service. He enjoyed being an EMT and attained an EMT-I status with numerous other accreditations including ACLS, PHTLS, and CPR instructor. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating, motorcycles, golf, and vacationing with family and friends. Ron loved to laugh and tried to bring a smile to those around him wherever he went. He enjoyed life.

Ron is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pattie, his son, Adam (Samantha) Smick, his daughter Amy L. Smick, a precious grand-daughter Dixie A. Smick, one sister, Diana K. (Robert) Heiss, and a nephew Mike Heiss, all of Ottawa.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made Ottawa River Rescue Squad, Ottawa Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit #18, Back to School Shop with a Cop Program, or donor’s choice.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dick Kuhn, Steve McLaughlin, Bill Brawley, Mark Sweet, Robin Lawry, and George Wilson.

Ron has been laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Seasons.

Imogene Arwood, 84, of Evans, Ga., originally from Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016.

Her memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park with her husband.

She was born November 7, 1931, in Essex, Missouri to Nellie (McKinney) Davis and Edgar Davis. Imogene was raised by her stepfather, Theodore Wilson, of Dayton. She worked at Community Hospital of Ottawa for many years in the dietary department. Her passions were reading, word searches, embroidery, her children and grandchildren. She loved country music, babies and a good laugh.

She is survived by her children, Patricia (Dan) Kotowski of Ottawa, Jeanette Ainsley of Evans, GA., Nancy Caldwell of Stanley, N.C., Joan (John) Carroll of Ottawa, James (Debbie) Arwood of Ottawa, and Keith (Darsi) Arwood of Utica; sixteen grandchildren; twenty three great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and five siblings, Patricia Munari of Marseilles, Vernon Wilson of Ladd, Deryl Wilson, Bob Wilson, and Terry Wilson all of Ottawa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, both of her parents; brothers, Eugene Davis, Donald Davis, and Ronnie Wilson; and her great-granddaughters, Erica Amundson and Chloe Arwood.

Imogene has been laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion.

Doris A. Corrie, 82, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 pm Saturday, August 6, 2016 at St. Columba Church with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 9:30 – 11:30, two hours prior to services, Saturday at Ottawa Funeral Home. She will be buried at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Doris was born January 18, 1934, in Lostant, Illinois to William Shawbach and Elizabeth (Holman) Shawbach Busch. She married Harry C. Corrie  on Sept. 4, 1954 in Leonore, Illinois; he passed away December 28, 2000.

She worked at Westclox, BWD, and as a caregiver for many people in the Ottawa area. She was a member of St. Columba Church, Altar and Rosary Society, and Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

She is survived by her children, Linda (Lester) Landreth of Texico, IL. and Glenn (Chris) Corrie of Ottawa; six grandchildren, Jason (Jennifer) Landreth, Mark (Stephnie) Landreth, Kim (Jason) Coffman, Karen (Kyle) Williams, Brian (Chantel) Corrie, and Michelle (Jay) Sarver;  twelve great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Lila Peters; and her step-brother, Kenneth Busch.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry; one brother, Walter Shawbach; her step-father, Bernard Busch Sr.; two step-brothers, Bernard Busch Jr. and Ronald Busch; and three step-sisters; Lucina Franklin, Pernetta Franklin, and Rosemary Meinders.

Pallbearers will be Brian Corrie, Mark Landreth, Jay Sarver, Brennen Sarver, Matt McAlpine, and Keith McAlpine.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org

Doris has been laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.

Lois Wielgopolan, 83, of Naplate, passed away on Monday morning, August 1, in her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church in Naplate, with the Rev. Anthony Fevlo, and the Rev. Augustine Kassa, officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Mueller Funeral Home with liturgical prayers recited at 3:30 p.m.

Lois was born August 2, 1932 in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, to Theodore and Laura (Coghlan) Guerard.

She married Raymond Wielgopolan on August 27, 1955 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. Lois worked as a surgical nurse for over 24 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Naplate and the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN).

Lois is survived by her husband, Raymond, two daughters, Susanne (Doug Krieger) Wielgopolan, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Barbara (Todd) Turnquist of Batavia, one son, Marc Wielgopolan, of Berkeley, three grandchildren, Cailley Krieger of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Alexandra and Katelyn Turnquist, of Batavia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Joan Stefurak and Billie Liddicoat, and two brothers, James Guerard, and John Guerard.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Mass Cards.

Pallbearers will be Cailley Krieger, Alexandra Turnquist, Katelyn Turnquist, Julie Wielgopolan, Doug Krieger, Todd Turnquist, and Steve Wielgopolan.

Lois has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.